Arvada, CO vs Foley, AL
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.
Arvada
66.8
#1495 nationally
Foley
70.3
#1113 nationally
Arvada leads in median household income ($106,014 vs $60,090). Foley leads in crime level (5.3 vs 7.8). Foley leads in cost of living index (102 vs 138).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Arvada, CO | Foley, AL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 66.8 (#1495) | 70.3 (#1113) |
| Population | 121,414 | 24,873 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $605,230 | $307,017 |
| Median Household Income | $106,014 | $60,090 |
| Average Commute | 26.9 min | 24.7 min |
| Walk Score | 35 | N/A |
| Crime Level | 7.8 | 5.3 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 138 | 102 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+19.5 | R+58.2 |
Data coverage note: Foley is missing data for 1 metric that Arvada has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
D
66.8 Score
Arvada, CO
Mid-size Colorado city with community character
Median Home
$605,230
Population
121,414
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
35
West
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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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