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Prattville, AL vs Opelika, AL

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Are people in Opelika older or younger than people in Prattville?
- The Median Age in Opelika is 3.4 years older than in Prattville.

Are housing costs cheaper in Opelika or Prattville?
- Opelika housing costs are 10.1% more expensive than Prattville housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Opelika or Prattville?
- The average commute for residents of Opelika is 4.0 minutes shorter than it is for residents of Prattville.

Things to do in Prattville?
Prattville, Alabama is situated in Autauga county providing visitors leisure areas such as Marbury Plaza while also having employment opportunities at Searcy Hospitality Group plus entertainment opportunities at Cobb 16 & IMAXPRIME

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.

 Prattville, ALOpelika, ALUnited States
 Population  Unlock30,810329,725,481
 Median Income$65,932  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock40.738.4
 Avg. Home Price$226,600  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock3.8%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time22.14  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Prattville    3 Reviews

This city is a much better bet than Montgomery, but there is definitely not much to do. Most of the restaurants are chains, and there the bars are usually empty. A great  More

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Over 12 years ago

This area is extremely humid, near unbearable, in the summer  More

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Have lived in PVille for 10 years and love it. A great place to raise  More

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Reviews for Opelika    1 Reviews

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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