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Troy, AL vs Phenix City, AL

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Are people in Phenix City older or younger than people in Troy?
- The Median Age in Phenix City is 10.8 years older than in Troy.

Are housing costs cheaper in Phenix City or Troy?
- Phenix City housing costs are 2.3% more expensive than Troy housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Phenix City or Troy?
- The average commute for residents of Phenix City is 4.8 minutes longer than it is for residents of Troy.

Things to do in Troy?
Troy, AL is an attractive city southeast of Montgomery home to numerous wonderful sights including Jubilee Cityfest exhibiting tranquil grounds and gardens or Troy University ideal for picnicking; they organize vibrant events like Alabama Biscuit Festival each November.

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

 Troy, ALPhenix City, ALUnited States
 Population  Unlock38,216329,725,481
 Median Income$36,409  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock35.838.4
 Avg. Home Price$164,000  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock2.7%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time16.98  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Troy    11 Reviews

I love it here. It’s quiet and you shouldn’t go by 13 year old reviews. Everything has improved for the better and I will continue to live here for many years to come.  More

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Biggest mistake of my life was moving to yorT (<—-not a typo) to take a high school teaching position there. Revolving door. I got my family out and to greener  More

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Over 13 years ago

Sadly I was born and raised in Troy Al, and I'm happy to report that I moved away 2 weeks after graduating high school. I still visit family there and growing up I knew  More

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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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