Cranston, RI 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.
Cranston
73.9
#656 nationally
Foley
70.3
#1113 nationally
Cranston leads in crime level (2.5 vs 5.3). Cranston leads in median household income ($83,123 vs $60,090). Foley leads in cost of living index (102 vs 114).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Cranston, RI | Foley, AL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 73.9 (#656) | 70.3 (#1113) |
| Population | 82,635 | 24,873 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $461,969 | $307,017 |
| Median Household Income | $83,123 | $60,090 |
| Average Commute | 23.9 min | 24.7 min |
| Walk Score | 51 | N/A |
| Crime Level | 2.5 | 5.3 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 114 | 102 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+14.4 | R+58.2 |
Data coverage note: Foley is missing data for 1 metric that Cranston has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
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73.9 Score
Cranston, RI
Rhode Island community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$461,969
Population
82,635
Crime
Low
Walk Score
51
Northeast
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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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