Foley, AL vs Salem, MA
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
Salem
68.6
#1307 nationally
Foley leads in cost of living index (102 vs 135). Salem leads in median household income ($79,196 vs $60,090). Salem leads in crime level (4.2 vs 5.3).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Foley, AL | Salem, MA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 70.3 (#1113) | 68.6 (#1307) |
| Population | 24,873 | 44,744 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $307,017 | $614,321 |
| Median Household Income | $60,090 | $79,196 |
| Average Commute | 24.7 min | 30.6 min |
| Walk Score | N/A | 70 |
| Crime Level | 5.3 | 4.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 102 | 135 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+58.2 | D+20.3 |
Data coverage note: Foley is missing data for 1 metric that Salem 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+
68.6 Score
Salem, MA
Small Massachusetts city with local appeal
Median Home
$614,321
Population
44,744
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
70
Northeast
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