Foley, AL vs Waltham, 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
Waltham
66.7
#1517 nationally
Waltham leads in median household income ($113,443 vs $60,090). Foley leads in cost of living index (102 vs 164). Foley leads in crime level (5.3 vs 6.9).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Foley, AL | Waltham, MA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 70.3 (#1113) | 66.7 (#1517) |
| Population | 24,873 | 64,477 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $307,017 | $831,292 |
| Median Household Income | $60,090 | $113,443 |
| Average Commute | 24.7 min | 24.6 min |
| Walk Score | N/A | 57 |
| Crime Level | 5.3 | 6.9 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 102 | 164 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+58.2 | D+39.5 |
Data coverage note: Foley is missing data for 1 metric that Waltham 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
66.7 Score
Waltham, MA
Massachusetts community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$831,292
Population
64,477
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
57
Northeast
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