Christiansburg, VA vs Foley, AL
Side-by-side comparison of housing, income, commute, safety, and quality of life.
Score Snapshot
No universal winner
Scores summarize the published model. Use the objective metric differences below and your own priorities to choose.
Christiansburg
73.7
#682 nationally
Foley
70.3
#1113 nationally
Christiansburg leads in average commute (18.3 min vs 24.7 min). Christiansburg leads in median household income ($71,468 vs $60,090). Foley leads in crime level (5.3 vs 6.1).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Christiansburg, VA | Foley, AL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 73.7 (#682) | 70.3 (#1113) |
| Population | 22,542 | 24,873 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $309,979 | $307,017 |
| Median Household Income | $71,468 | $60,090 |
| Average Commute | 18.3 min | 24.7 min |
| Walk Score | 25 | N/A |
| Crime Level | 6.1 | 5.3 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 103 | 102 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+3.5 | R+58.2 |
Data coverage note: Foley is missing data for 1 metric that Christiansburg has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
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73.7 Score
Christiansburg, VA
Small Virginia city with local appeal
Median Home
$309,979
Population
22,542
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
25
Northeast
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70.3 Score
Foley, AL
Small Alabama city with local appeal
Median Home
$307,017
Population
24,873
Crime
Moderate-Low
Median Income
$60,090
Southeast
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