Foley, AL vs Melrose, 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
Melrose
67.3
#1438 nationally
Melrose leads in median household income ($126,305 vs $60,090). Melrose leads in crime level (2.8 vs 5.3). Foley leads in cost of living index (102 vs 167).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Foley, AL | Melrose, MA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 70.3 (#1113) | 67.3 (#1438) |
| Population | 24,873 | 29,357 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $307,017 | $930,823 |
| Median Household Income | $60,090 | $126,305 |
| Average Commute | 24.7 min | 37.1 min |
| Walk Score | N/A | 62 |
| Crime Level | 5.3 | 2.8 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 102 | 167 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+58.2 | D+39.5 |
Data coverage note: Foley is missing data for 1 metric that Melrose 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+
67.3 Score
Melrose, MA
Small Massachusetts city with local appeal
Median Home
$930,823
Population
29,357
Crime
Low
Walk Score
62
Northeast
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