Foley, AL vs Wheat Ridge, CO
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
Wheat Ridge
64.5
#1690 nationally
Foley leads in crime level (5.3 vs 13.2). Wheat Ridge leads in median household income ($79,567 vs $60,090). Foley leads in cost of living index (102 vs 135).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Foley, AL | Wheat Ridge, CO |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 70.3 (#1113) | 64.5 (#1690) |
| Population | 24,873 | 31,804 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $307,017 | $595,582 |
| Median Household Income | $60,090 | $79,567 |
| Average Commute | 24.7 min | 25.4 min |
| Walk Score | N/A | 45 |
| Crime Level | 5.3 | 13.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 102 | 135 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+58.2 | D+19.5 |
Data coverage note: Foley is missing data for 1 metric that Wheat Ridge 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
64.5 Score
Wheat Ridge, CO
Small Colorado city with local appeal
Median Home
$595,582
Population
31,804
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
45
West
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