Foley, AL vs Irvine, CA
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.
Foley
70.3
#1113 nationally
Irvine
67.2
#1452 nationally
Irvine leads in median household income ($116,519 vs $60,090). Foley leads in cost of living index (102 vs 178). Foley leads in average commute (24.7 min vs 25.8 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Foley, AL | Irvine, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 70.3 (#1113) | 67.2 (#1452) |
| Population | 24,873 | 307,670 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $307,017 | $1,517,431 |
| Median Household Income | $60,090 | $116,519 |
| Average Commute | 24.7 min | 25.8 min |
| Walk Score | N/A | 44 |
| Crime Level | 5.3 | Very Low |
| School Rating | N/A | 9.5 |
| Cost of Living Index | 102 | 178 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+58.2 | D+2.6 |
Data coverage note: Foley is missing data for 1 metric that Irvine has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
C-
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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D+
67.2 Score
Irvine, CA
Master-planned perfection in Southern California
Median Home
$1,517,431
Population
307,670
Crime
Very Low
Schools
A+
Pacific
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