Belvidere, IL 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.
Belvidere
76.2
#368 nationally
Foley
70.3
#1113 nationally
Belvidere leads in crime level (4.1 vs 5.3). Belvidere leads in cost of living index (89 vs 102). Belvidere leads in average commute (23.8 min vs 24.7 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Belvidere, IL | Foley, AL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 76.2 (#368) | 70.3 (#1113) |
| Population | 25,297 | 24,873 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $265,879 | $307,017 |
| Median Household Income | $59,216 | $60,090 |
| Average Commute | 23.8 min | 24.7 min |
| Walk Score | 38 | N/A |
| Crime Level | 4.1 | 5.3 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 89 | 102 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+14.5 | R+58.2 |
Data coverage note: Foley is missing data for 1 metric that Belvidere has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
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76.2 Score
Belvidere, IL
Small Illinois city with local appeal
Median Home
$265,879
Population
25,297
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
38
Midwest
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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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