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Sulphur, LA vs Foley, AL

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Are people in Foley older or younger than people in Sulphur?
- The Median Age in Foley is 14.3 years older than in Sulphur.

Are housing costs cheaper in Foley or Sulphur?
- Foley housing costs are 54.3% more expensive than Sulphur housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Foley or Sulphur?
- The average commute for residents of Foley is 2.3 minutes longer than it is for residents of Sulphur.

Things to do in Sulphur?
Sulphur, LA is a pleasant city southeast of Lake Charles featuring several spectacular spots such as Houma National Wildlife Refuge perfect for exploring or Cypress Cove ideal for recreational activities; locals gather yearly at the remarkable Contraband Days celebrating local culture with music and art.

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.

 Sulphur, LAFoley, ALUnited States
 Population  Unlock20,170329,725,481
 Median Income$50,797  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock52.938.4
 Avg. Home Price$179,100  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock2.9%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time18.28  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Sulphur    4 Reviews

I am 67 and have lived in Sulphur most of my life. We have experienced 4 major hurricanes in the last 16 years from September 2005 (Rita), 2007 (Ike), Laura in August  More

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Over 17 years ago

Calcasieu is a great place to live but it does get hit by Hurricanes and that is the downside. I live in Sulphur, LA in Calcasieu Parish. There is nothing wrong here  More

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Over 17 years ago

Sulphur is one of the best places I have ever been to and lived. There is hardly no crime. Probley one murder every 1-2  More

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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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