Foley, AL vs Ithaca, NY
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
Ithaca leads in average commute (18.4 min vs 24.7 min). Foley leads in median household income ($60,090 vs $45,468). Foley leads in cost of living index (102 vs 117).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Foley, AL | Ithaca, NY |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 24,873 | 32,724 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $307,017 | $0 |
| Median Household Income | $60,090 | $45,468 |
| Average Commute | 24.7 min | 18.4 min |
| Walk Score | N/A | 72 |
| Crime Level | 5.3 | 5.4 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 102 | 117 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+58.2 | D+50.6 |
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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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Score
Ithaca, NY
Small New York city with local appeal
Population
32,724
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
72
Median Income
$45,468
Northeast
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