Arnold, MO vs Phenix City, AL
Side-by-side comparison of housing, income, commute, safety, and quality of life.
Score Snapshot
No universal winner
Scores summarize the published model. Use the objective metric differences below and your own priorities to choose.
Arnold
70.7
#1066 nationally
Phenix City
72.3
#910 nationally
Arnold leads in crime level (11.3 vs 21.3). Arnold leads in median household income ($72,317 vs $46,944). Phenix City leads in average commute (21.2 min vs 29 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Arnold, MO | Phenix City, AL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 70.7 (#1066) | 72.3 (#910) |
| Population | 21,059 | 38,441 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $277,441 | $212,499 |
| Median Household Income | $72,317 | $46,944 |
| Average Commute | 29 min | 21.2 min |
| Walk Score | 21 | 24 |
| Crime Level | 11.3 | 21.3 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 95 | 90 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+36.7 | R+27.8 |
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70.7 Score
Arnold, MO
Small Missouri city with local appeal
Median Home
$277,441
Population
21,059
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
21
Midwest
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72.3 Score
Phenix City, AL
Small Alabama city with local appeal
Median Home
$212,499
Population
38,441
Crime
High
Walk Score
24
Southeast
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