salaryRent is higher than in 70% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 4.0 years of household income.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $80,440 a year. That is $39 an hour at a full-time job.
Is rent cheaper than other Alabama cities?
No. Rent here is more expensive than in most of Alabama. It is number 115 of 120 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Foley?
Share of households by yearly income. 14.3% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Foley
| Size | Foley | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | $1,124 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,251 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,035 | $1,698 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Foley overall?
Everyday prices in the Daphne-Fairhope-Foley metro area are 5% below the U.S. average (index 94.7, U.S. = 100).
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024.
Taxes and bills in Foley
Life in Foley
What jobs pay in Foley
| Job | Median pay | Rent / pay |
|---|---|---|
| Pharmacist | $136,860 | 17.6% |
| Software Developer | $121,320 | 19.9% |
| Physician Assistant | $112,610 | 21.4% |
| Nurse Practitioner | $104,410 | 23.1% |
| Operations Manager | $100,260 | 24.1% |
| Civil Engineer | $94,790 | 25.5% |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $93,760 | 25.7% |
| Lawyer | $80,090 | 30.1% |
| Registered Nurse | $79,450 | 30.4% |
| Accountant | $71,230 | 33.9% |
| Elementary School Teacher | $61,680 | 39.1% |
| Dental Hygienist | $61,000 | 39.6% |
| Police Officer | $58,860 | 41.0% |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | $58,280 | 41.4% |
| Plumber | $57,080 | 42.3% |
| Market Research Analyst | $57,000 | 42.3% |
| Electrician | $50,840 | 47.5% |
| Truck Driver | $47,560 | 50.7% |
| Carpenter | $46,990 | 51.4% |
| HVAC Technician | $46,870 | 51.5% |
| Firefighter | $46,260 | 52.2% |
| Customer Service Representative | $37,820 | 63.8% |
| Warehouse Worker | $37,310 | 64.7% |
| Medical Assistant | $36,490 | 66.1% |
| Nursing Assistant | $34,150 | 70.7% |
| Restaurant Cook | $33,850 | 71.3% |
| Retail Salesperson | $29,600 | 81.5% |
| Cashier | $28,380 | 85.0% |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $27,080 | 89.1% |
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Foley?
About the same. Renting and owning cost within $4 of each other each month.
Owning assumes a typical $289,300 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $28,930 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Foley, AL?
Renting in Foley costs a median of about $2,011 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Alabama median is $1,175.
How much do I need to make to live in Foley?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $80,440 a year, or $39 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Foley cheap or expensive?
Foley is rated Expensive: rent takes 33.7% of the typical household income of $71,543. It ranks 115th cheapest of 120 Alabama cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Foley?
The median homeowner in Foley pays $794 a year in property taxes, about 0.27% of the median home value.
Is Foley more expensive than the national average?
Overall prices in the metro area are 5% below the U.S. average, according to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
How much does a house cost in Foley?
The median home value in Foley is $289,300, about 4.0 times the typical yearly household income.
24,026 people live in Foley. Numbers are typical (middle) values.