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Fayetteville, AR vs Phenix City, AL

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Are people in Phenix City older or younger than people in Fayetteville?
- The Median Age in Phenix City is 7.4 years older than in Fayetteville.

Are housing costs cheaper in Phenix City or Fayetteville?
- Phenix City housing costs are 49.5% less expensive than Fayetteville housing costs.

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

Things to do in Fayetteville?
Fayetteville, Arkansas is located in the heart of Washington County and has been an important commercial center since its founding in 1828. It’s home to several local attractions like the University of Arkansas Campus or scenic hiking trails at nearby Devil’s Den State Park.

Things to do in Phenix City?
Phenix City, Alabama is found in Russell County offering its citizens access to parks including Phenix City Riverwalk while also having shopping options near Peachtree Mall plus multiple restaurants including Just Friends

 Fayetteville, ARPhenix City, ALUnited States
 Population  Unlock38,216329,725,481
 Median Income$52,111  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock35.838.4
 Avg. Home Price$332,200  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock2.7%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time19.47  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Fayetteville    49 Reviews

We've been here for many years. And my wife grew up here. We love being part of the community. She's a teacher and I own Deck Bros. The only thing remotely negative that  More

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How this city made Sperlings top ten for midsize cities is beyond me. The crime rate for both personal and property are horrendous. Assuming because of the fairly  More

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I've lived in NWA for 15 years. I've lived in many different cities in this country. This the worst area.First of all, you can't trust many of the people. They say  More

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Reviews for Phenix City    2 Reviews

Phenix City Ala--Has got to be the arm pit of the south---Lack of jobs makes it a very dangerous place to live,crime is out of control --drugs are every where and the  More

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I live in Fort Mitchell and the school ratio teacher to student at Fort Mitchell is incorrect. Its more like 25 students per teacher and its growing rapidly as many  More

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