2025 Compare Cities Overview:
Foley, AL vs Bloomington, IL

Change Cities
Highlights
Are people in Bloomington older or younger than people in Foley?
- The Median Age in Bloomington is 17.5 years younger than in Foley.

Are housing costs cheaper in Bloomington or Foley?
- Bloomington housing costs are 24.5% less expensive than Foley housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Bloomington or Foley?
- The average commute for residents of Bloomington is 4.8 minutes shorter than it is for residents of Foley.

Things to do in Foley?
Foley, AL is a delightful town south of Mobile home to plenty of remarkable places such as Weeks Bay Reserve presenting its unique atmosphere or Magnolia Springs State Park great for recreational activities; folks can also join in the amazing Foley Railroad Days showcasing culture with food and games each April.

Things to do in Bloomington?
Bloomington Illinois provides an array of options for any kind of traveler including Miller Park Zoo or entertainment at Bloomington Center for Performing Arts .

 Foley, ALBloomington, ILUnited States
 Population  Unlock78,372329,725,481
 Median Income$53,817  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock35.438.4
 Avg. Home Price$276,300  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock5.5%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time20.62  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Foley    7 Reviews

Over 4 years ago

I have lived here for a little over a year. I had imagined this would be a small town with some sense of community, but it seems entirely geared toward becoming a second  More

   |    Reply

My husband and I have lived here for over a year and it is hands down my least favorite place I’ve ever lived. We are prior military and have lived in many incredible  More

   |    Reply

Lovely place to live for retirees however traffic is getting bad as it is quickly turning into quite a tourist destination. The city has a darling downtown area as well  More

   |    Reply

Start Your Review of Foley

Reviews for Bloomington    18 Reviews

If you're not from here it might be hard to figure out that Bloomington and Normal are actually one city mushed together, so make sure you look up info on Normal, IL  More

   |    Reply

Over 11 years ago

Bloomington-Normal as a city is full of resturants and movie theaters. The downtown bar scene is dominated by ISU, IWU, and HCC students. The colleges can have some fun  More

   |    Reply

Bloomington-Normal as a city is full of resturants and movie theaters. The downtown bar scene is dominated by ISU, IWU, and HCC students. The colleges can have some fun  More

   |    Reply

Start Your Review of Bloomington


Premium Subscription
Includes Cost of Living compares for child care, utilities, transportation, health, taxes, housing for home owners vs renters, weather, insurance premiums and so much more.


The premier source for comprehensive city data for over 30 years.

© Best Places. All rights reserved.