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Phenix City, AL vs Foley, AL

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Are people in Foley older or younger than people in Phenix City?
- The Median Age in Foley is 17.1 years older than in Phenix City.

Are housing costs cheaper in Foley or Phenix City?
- Foley housing costs are 64.7% more expensive than Phenix City housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Foley or Phenix City?
- The average commute for residents of Foley is 1.2 minutes shorter 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 Foley?
Foley, AL is a delightful town south of Mobile home to plenty of remarkable places such as Weeks Bay Reserve presenting its unique atmosphere or Magnolia Springs State Park great for recreational activities; folks can also join in the amazing Foley Railroad Days showcasing culture with food and games each April.

 Phenix City, ALFoley, ALUnited States
 Population  Unlock20,170329,725,481
 Median Income$43,296  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock52.938.4
 Avg. Home Price$167,800  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock2.9%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 Foley    7 Reviews

Over 4 years ago

I have lived here for a little over a year. I had imagined this would be a small town with some sense of community, but it seems entirely geared toward becoming a second  More

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My husband and I have lived here for over a year and it is hands down my least favorite place I’ve ever lived. We are prior military and have lived in many incredible  More

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Lovely place to live for retirees however traffic is getting bad as it is quickly turning into quite a tourist destination. The city has a darling downtown area as well  More

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