Foley, AL vs Gardner, MA
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.
Foley
70.3
#1113 nationally
Gardner
66.9
#1484 nationally
Foley leads in crime level (5.3 vs 9.0). Foley leads in average commute (24.7 min vs 31.7 min). Foley leads in cost of living index (102 vs 109).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Foley, AL | Gardner, MA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 70.3 (#1113) | 66.9 (#1484) |
| Population | 24,873 | 20,974 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $307,017 | $379,602 |
| Median Household Income | $60,090 | $56,974 |
| Average Commute | 24.7 min | 31.7 min |
| Walk Score | N/A | 39 |
| Crime Level | 5.3 | 9.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 102 | 109 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+58.2 | D+10.0 |
Data coverage note: Foley is missing data for 1 metric that Gardner has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
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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D
66.9 Score
Gardner, MA
Small Massachusetts city with local appeal
Median Home
$379,602
Population
20,974
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
39
Northeast
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