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2025 Compare Cities Overview:
Opelika, AL vs Phenix City, AL

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Are people in Phenix City older or younger than people in Opelika?
- The Median Age in Phenix City is 4.9 years younger than in Opelika.

Are housing costs cheaper in Phenix City or Opelika?
- Phenix City housing costs are 32.7% less expensive than Opelika housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Phenix City or Opelika?
- The average commute for residents of Phenix City is 3.6 minutes longer than it is for residents of Opelika.

Things to do in Opelika?
Opelika, AL is a small city with a rich cultural history situated on the banks of the Chattahoochee River in East Alabama. Home to Auburn University and Auburn University School of Veterinary Medicine, Opelika has become known for its vibrant arts scene and historic downtown area.

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

 Opelika, ALPhenix City, ALUnited States
 Population  Unlock38,216329,725,481
 Median Income$51,074  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock35.838.4
 Avg. Home Price$249,500  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock2.7%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time18.18  Unlock26.38
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Reviews for Opelika    1 Reviews
Michelle · Opelika, AL
Life in Opelika
Over 9 years ago

Traffic is terrible...To many restaurants and banks..Nothing to do ..we need a theme park or somewhere to go and ride rides and enjoy family ..Cut out city  More

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Reviews for Phenix City    2 Reviews
valerie · Phenix City, AL
Phenix City Alabama---Not the place to live
Over 14 years ago

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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Alicia · Fort Mitchell, AL
The school report and population on this for Fort
Over 16 years ago

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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