Champaign, 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.
Champaign
77.8
#214 nationally
Foley
70.3
#1113 nationally
Foley leads in crime level (5.3 vs 13.7). Champaign leads in average commute (14.8 min vs 24.7 min). Champaign leads in cost of living index (98 vs 102).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Champaign, IL | Foley, AL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 77.8 (#214) | 70.3 (#1113) |
| Population | 89,189 | 24,873 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $240,516 | $307,017 |
| Median Household Income | $58,273 | $60,090 |
| Average Commute | 14.8 min | 24.7 min |
| Walk Score | 52 | N/A |
| Crime Level | 13.7 | 5.3 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 98 | 102 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+24.1 | R+58.2 |
Data coverage note: Foley is missing data for 1 metric that Champaign has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
C+
77.8 Score
Champaign, IL
Illinois community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$240,516
Population
89,189
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
52
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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