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Foley, AL vs Muscle Shoals, AL

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Is it cheaper to live in Muscle Shoals or is it cheaper to live in Foley?
- Muscle Shoals is 16.1% less expensive than Foley.

Which city has more affordable housing, Muscle Shoals or Foley?
- Muscle Shoals housing costs are 22.6% less expensive than Foley housing costs.

Is Health Care more affordable in Foley or is Health Care more affordable in Muscle Shoals.
- Health related expenses are 2.2% more in Muscle Shoals.
 Foley, ALMuscle Shoals, ALUnited States
 Overall  Unlock79.3100
 Food & Groceries96.2  Unlock100
 Health  Unlock118.0100
 Housing73.6  Unlock100
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$221,100$338,100
 Utilities98  Unlock100
 Transportation  Unlock80.1100
 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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