Foley, AL vs Walnut, 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
Walnut
63.3
#1785 nationally
Walnut leads in median household income ($130,444 vs $60,090). Foley leads in cost of living index (102 vs 197). Walnut leads in crime level (3.5 vs 5.3).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Foley, AL | Walnut, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 70.3 (#1113) | 63.3 (#1785) |
| Population | 24,873 | 27,104 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $307,017 | $1,188,533 |
| Median Household Income | $60,090 | $130,444 |
| Average Commute | 24.7 min | 35.1 min |
| Walk Score | N/A | 32 |
| Crime Level | 5.3 | 3.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 102 | 197 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+58.2 | D+32.9 |
Data coverage note: Foley is missing data for 1 metric that Walnut 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
63.3 Score
Walnut, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$1,188,533
Population
27,104
Crime
Low
Walk Score
32
Pacific
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