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Phenix City, AL vs Anniston, AL

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Are people in Anniston older or younger than people in Phenix City?
- The Median Age in Anniston is 6.5 years older than in Phenix City.

Are housing costs cheaper in Anniston or Phenix City?
- Anniston housing costs are 28.2% less expensive than Phenix City housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Anniston or Phenix City?
- The average commute for residents of Anniston is 2.0 minutes longer than it is for residents of Phenix City.

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

Things to do in Anniston?
Anniston is a city located in Calhoun County, Alabama. With a population of 23,106 people, it is one of two county seats for the county and includes part of nearby Fort McClellan military base. Anniston offers access to public parks such as Cane Creek Park and Coldwater Mountain Bike Trail as well as several museums like Berman Museum of World History.

 Phenix City, ALAnniston, ALUnited States
 Population  Unlock21,455329,725,481
 Median Income$43,296  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock42.338.4
 Avg. Home Price$167,800  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock6.1%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time21.78  Unlock26.38
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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Reviews for Anniston    6 Reviews

Over 12 years ago

Live within anniston city limits in my grandparents old house. Neighborhood has housing projects twoo blocks away. Primary residents are African American. Lot of  More

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Over 16 years ago

Anniston is your typical small, rural alabama town. Last I heard the city was around 20,000 or so; the whole of calhoun county around 100,000. Cost of living is low,  More

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Over 18 years ago

I've been in the area for a couple of years and overall the area is not that bad. The city of Oxford is growing and many new businesses have recently opened (Target,  More

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