Foley, AL vs Guntersville, AL

Guntersville is moderately more affordable than Foley, with a 12.2% lower cost of living index. Foley scores 90 compared to 80 for Guntersville, 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 $785/month in Guntersville — a 49% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Guntersville has cheaper rent, Foley actually has lower median home values ($260,100 vs $293,500).

Median household income in Foley is $67,346 compared to $67,448 in Guntersville (-0.2%). Guntersville 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, more than the 14% in Guntersville.

Climate-wise, Foley is notably warmer with an average of 66°F compared to 59°F in Guntersville. Foley receives more rainfall at 65.8" per year compared to 57.6" in Guntersville.