Burton, MI 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.
Burton
76
#391 nationally
Foley
70.3
#1113 nationally
Foley leads in crime level (5.3 vs 21.0). Burton leads in cost of living index (85 vs 102). Foley leads in median household income ($60,090 vs $55,698).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Burton, MI | Foley, AL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 76 (#391) | 70.3 (#1113) |
| Population | 29,376 | 24,873 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $160,360 | $307,017 |
| Median Household Income | $55,698 | $60,090 |
| Average Commute | 25.3 min | 24.7 min |
| Walk Score | 24 | N/A |
| Crime Level | 21.0 | 5.3 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 85 | 102 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+4.2 | R+58.2 |
Data coverage note: Foley is missing data for 1 metric that Burton has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
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76 Score
Burton, MI
Small Michigan city with local appeal
Median Home
$160,360
Population
29,376
Crime
High
Walk Score
24
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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