Benicia, CA 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.
Benicia
66.9
#1481 nationally
Foley
70.3
#1113 nationally
Benicia leads in median household income ($124,375 vs $60,090). Foley leads in cost of living index (102 vs 168). Benicia leads in crime level (3.7 vs 5.3).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Benicia, CA | Foley, AL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 66.9 (#1481) | 70.3 (#1113) |
| Population | 26,429 | 24,873 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $784,805 | $307,017 |
| Median Household Income | $124,375 | $60,090 |
| Average Commute | 33.5 min | 24.7 min |
| Walk Score | 34 | N/A |
| Crime Level | 3.7 | 5.3 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 168 | 102 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+23.0 | R+58.2 |
Data coverage note: Foley is missing data for 1 metric that Benicia has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
D
66.9 Score
Benicia, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$784,805
Population
26,429
Crime
Low
Walk Score
34
Pacific
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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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