Foley, AL vs Fultondale, AL

Fultondale is moderately more affordable than Foley, with a 7% lower cost of living index. Foley scores 90 compared to 84 for Fultondale, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Foley can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Foley is $1,169/month compared to $1,214/month in Fultondale — a 4% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Foley has cheaper rent, Fultondale actually has lower median home values ($181,900 vs $260,100).

Median household income in Foley is $67,346 compared to $69,127 in Fultondale (-2.6%). Fultondale offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Foley spend roughly 20.8% of their income on rent, less than the 21.1% in Fultondale.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (66°F vs 63.9°F). Foley receives more rainfall at 65.8" per year compared to 56.6" in Fultondale.