2025 Compare Cities Cost of Living:
Foley, AL vs Gloucester Point, VA

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Is it cheaper to live in Gloucester Point or is it cheaper to live in Foley?
- Gloucester Point is 4.4% more expensive than Foley.

Which city has more affordable housing, Gloucester Point or Foley?
- Gloucester Point housing costs are 13.3% more expensive than Foley housing costs.

Is Health Care more affordable in Foley or is Health Care more affordable in Gloucester Point.
- Health related expenses are 10.6% less in Gloucester Point.
 Foley, ALGloucester Point, VAUnited States
 Overall  Unlock98.7100
 Food & Groceries96.2  Unlock100
 Health  Unlock103.2100
 Housing73.6  Unlock100
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$301,300$338,100
 Utilities98  Unlock100
 Transportation  Unlock99.0100
 Miscellaneous84.6  Unlock100
100 = National Average (Below 100 means cheaper than the US average. Above 100 means more expensive.)
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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

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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

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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

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Reviews for Gloucester Point    2 Reviews

Over 6 years ago

the people here are ignorant. nothing to do.  More

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Over 19 years ago

Recently moved to Falls Church, enjoy the diversity and the close proximity to everything, however the traffic is  More

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