Mokena, IL 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.
Mokena
72.8
#832 nationally
Phenix City
72.3
#910 nationally
Mokena leads in crime level (2.8 vs 21.3). Mokena leads in median household income ($122,235 vs $46,944). Phenix City leads in average commute (21.2 min vs 31.7 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Mokena, IL | Phenix City, AL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.8 (#832) | 72.3 (#910) |
| Population | 19,759 | 38,441 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $461,660 | $212,499 |
| Median Household Income | $122,235 | $46,944 |
| Average Commute | 31.7 min | 21.2 min |
| Walk Score | 23 | 24 |
| Crime Level | 2.8 | 21.3 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 118 | 90 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+1.6 | R+27.8 |
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72.8 Score
Mokena, IL
Small Illinois city with local appeal
Median Home
$461,660
Population
19,759
Crime
Low
Walk Score
23
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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