Columbia, MO 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.
Columbia
72.5
#873 nationally
Foley
70.3
#1113 nationally
Foley leads in crime level (5.3 vs 9.5). Columbia leads in average commute (16.5 min vs 24.7 min). Columbia leads in cost of living index (100 vs 102).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Columbia, MO | Foley, AL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.5 (#873) | 70.3 (#1113) |
| Population | 129,330 | 24,873 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $327,680 | $307,017 |
| Median Household Income | $60,455 | $60,090 |
| Average Commute | 16.5 min | 24.7 min |
| Walk Score | 30 | N/A |
| Crime Level | 9.5 | 5.3 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 100 | 102 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+9.8 | R+58.2 |
Data coverage note: Foley is missing data for 1 metric that Columbia has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
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72.5 Score
Columbia, MO
Mid-size Missouri city with community character
Median Home
$327,680
Population
129,330
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
30
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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