Foley, AL vs Merced, CA
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
Merced
64.3
#1702 nationally
Foley leads in crime level (5.3 vs 21.5). Foley leads in cost of living index (102 vs 121). Foley leads in average commute (24.7 min vs 27 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Foley, AL | Merced, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 70.3 (#1113) | 64.3 (#1702) |
| Population | 24,873 | 93,692 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $307,017 | $397,570 |
| Median Household Income | $60,090 | $59,233 |
| Average Commute | 24.7 min | 27 min |
| Walk Score | N/A | 42 |
| Crime Level | 5.3 | 21.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 102 | 121 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+58.2 | R+4.4 |
Data coverage note: Foley is missing data for 1 metric that Merced 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
64.3 Score
Merced, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$397,570
Population
93,692
Crime
High
Walk Score
42
Pacific
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