Foley, AL vs Madison, AL

Foley is moderately more affordable than Madison, with a 14.3% lower cost of living index. Foley scores 90 compared to 105 for Madison, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Madison 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 $1,375/month in Madison — a 15% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Foley is more affordable at $260,100 median vs $367,900.

Median household income in Foley is $67,346 compared to $131,436 in Madison (-48.8%). While Madison is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Foley spend roughly 20.8% of their income on rent, more than the 12.6% in Madison.

Climate-wise, Foley is notably warmer with an average of 66°F compared to 62.9°F in Madison. Foley receives more rainfall at 65.8" per year compared to 54.3" in Madison.