Foley, AL vs Madison, MS
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
Madison
75.5
#449 nationally
Madison leads in crime level (1.6 vs 5.3). Madison leads in median household income ($124,575 vs $60,090). Foley leads in cost of living index (102 vs 111).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Foley, AL | Madison, MS |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 70.3 (#1113) | 75.5 (#449) |
| Population | 24,873 | 27,987 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $307,017 | $413,721 |
| Median Household Income | $60,090 | $124,575 |
| Average Commute | 24.7 min | 23.9 min |
| Walk Score | N/A | 7 |
| Crime Level | 5.3 | 1.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 102 | 111 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+58.2 | R+17.3 |
Data coverage note: Foley is missing data for 1 metric that Madison has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
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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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75.5 Score
Madison, MS
Small Mississippi city with local appeal
Median Home
$413,721
Population
27,987
Crime
Low
Walk Score
7
Southeast
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