Phenix City, AL vs Ruston, LA
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
Ruston
72.3
#911 nationally
Ruston leads in crime level (11.7 vs 21.3). Ruston leads in average commute (13.9 min vs 21.2 min). Phenix City leads in median household income ($46,944 vs $32,877).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Phenix City, AL | Ruston, LA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.3 (#910) | 72.3 (#911) |
| Population | 38,441 | 22,233 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $212,499 | $229,937 |
| Median Household Income | $46,944 | $32,877 |
| Average Commute | 21.2 min | 13.9 min |
| Walk Score | 24 | 25 |
| Crime Level | 21.3 | 11.7 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 90 | 95 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+27.8 | R+25.4 |
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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C-
72.3 Score
Ruston, LA
Small Louisiana city with local appeal
Median Home
$229,937
Population
22,233
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
25
Southeast
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