Foley, AL vs Oak Park, IL
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
Oak Park
71.1
#1024 nationally
Oak Park leads in median household income ($103,264 vs $60,090). Foley leads in crime level (5.3 vs 8.9). Foley leads in average commute (24.7 min vs 33.4 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Foley, AL | Oak Park, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 70.3 (#1113) | 71.1 (#1024) |
| Population | 24,873 | 52,055 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $307,017 | $489,829 |
| Median Household Income | $60,090 | $103,264 |
| Average Commute | 24.7 min | 33.4 min |
| Walk Score | N/A | 78 |
| Crime Level | 5.3 | 8.9 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 102 | 127 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+58.2 | D+42.0 |
Data coverage note: Foley is missing data for 1 metric that Oak Park 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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C-
71.1 Score
Oak Park, IL
Illinois community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$489,829
Population
52,055
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
78
Midwest
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