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Phenix City, AL vs Cartersville, GA

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Are people in Cartersville older or younger than people in Phenix City?
- The Median Age in Cartersville is 0.4 years older than in Phenix City.

Are housing costs cheaper in Cartersville or Phenix City?
- Cartersville housing costs are 78.2% more expensive than Phenix City housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Cartersville or Phenix City?
- The average commute for residents of Cartersville 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 Cartersville?
Cartersville, GA sits between Atlanta and Chattanooga at the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains. Nicknamed The Lake City because of its proximity to Allatoona Lake, Cartersville boasts natural beauty as well as historical sites such as several Civil War-era fortifications.

 Phenix City, ALCartersville, GAUnited States
 Population  Unlock22,626329,725,481
 Median Income$43,296  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock36.238.4
 Avg. Home Price$167,800  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock3.7%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 Cartersville    4 Reviews

Over 9 years ago

The one important thing i didn't know when moving to Cartersville 11 years ago is the coal plant on the west side of town. The town smells of sulfur and chemicals. Only  More

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Over 13 years ago

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Over 14 years ago

My city is small, friendly and cheap. There is a lot to do here. There is the new Tellus museum, local art and cultural museums. You're not too far from Tennessee,  More

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