Foley, AL vs Southside, AL

Southside is moderately more affordable than Foley, with a 10.8% lower cost of living index. Foley scores 90 compared to 81 for Southside, 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 $1,131/month in Southside — a 3% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Southside is more affordable at $202,900 median vs $260,100.

Median household income in Foley is $67,346 compared to $73,695 in Southside (-8.6%). Southside 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 18.4% in Southside.

Climate-wise, Foley is notably warmer with an average of 66°F compared to 62.3°F in Southside. Foley receives more rainfall at 65.8" per year compared to 52.2" in Southside.