Austin, MN 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.
Austin
83.9
#10 nationally
Foley
70.3
#1113 nationally
Austin leads in average commute (17 min vs 24.7 min). Austin leads in cost of living index (91 vs 102). Austin leads in median household income ($61,667 vs $60,090).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Austin, MN | Foley, AL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 83.9 (#10) | 70.3 (#1113) |
| Population | 26,171 | 24,873 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $193,110 | $307,017 |
| Median Household Income | $61,667 | $60,090 |
| Average Commute | 17 min | 24.7 min |
| Walk Score | 37 | N/A |
| Crime Level | 5.2 | 5.3 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 91 | 102 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+10.5 | R+58.2 |
Data coverage note: Foley is missing data for 1 metric that Austin has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
B
83.9 Score
Austin, MN
Small Minnesota city with local appeal
Median Home
$193,110
Population
26,171
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
37
Midwest
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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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