Foley, AL vs Rochester, MN
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
Rochester
76
#401 nationally
Rochester leads in average commute (17.1 min vs 24.7 min). Rochester leads in median household income ($83,973 vs $60,090). Rochester leads in crime level (4.2 vs 5.3).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Foley, AL | Rochester, MN |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 70.3 (#1113) | 76 (#401) |
| Population | 24,873 | 122,413 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $307,017 | $347,877 |
| Median Household Income | $60,090 | $83,973 |
| Average Commute | 24.7 min | 17.1 min |
| Walk Score | N/A | 30 |
| Crime Level | 5.3 | 4.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 102 | 106 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+58.2 | D+10.7 |
Data coverage note: Foley is missing data for 1 metric that Rochester 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
76 Score
Rochester, MN
Mid-size Minnesota city with community character
Median Home
$347,877
Population
122,413
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
30
Midwest
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