Phenix City, AL vs Plainview, TX
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.
Phenix City
72.3
#910 nationally
Plainview
80.8
#64 nationally
Plainview leads in crime level (10.1 vs 21.3). Plainview leads in walk score (31 vs 24). Plainview leads in average commute (17.8 min vs 21.2 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Phenix City, AL | Plainview, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.3 (#910) | 80.8 (#64) |
| Population | 38,441 | 19,420 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $212,499 | $120,278 |
| Median Household Income | $46,944 | $46,274 |
| Average Commute | 21.2 min | 17.8 min |
| Walk Score | 24 | 31 |
| Crime Level | 21.3 | 10.1 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 90 | 85 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+27.8 | R+58.0 |
C-
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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B-
80.8 Score
Plainview, TX
Small Texas city with local appeal
Median Home
$120,278
Population
19,420
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
31
Southwest
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