Phenix City, AL vs Sachse, 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
Sachse
74.2
#626 nationally
Sachse leads in crime level (2.0 vs 21.3). Sachse leads in median household income ($127,888 vs $46,944). Phenix City leads in average commute (21.2 min vs 30.5 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Phenix City, AL | Sachse, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.3 (#910) | 74.2 (#626) |
| Population | 38,441 | 32,294 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $212,499 | $433,539 |
| Median Household Income | $46,944 | $127,888 |
| Average Commute | 21.2 min | 30.5 min |
| Walk Score | 24 | 18 |
| Crime Level | 21.3 | 2.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 90 | 114 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+27.8 | D+22.2 |
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
View Phenix City, AL →
C
74.2 Score
Sachse, TX
Small Texas city with local appeal
Median Home
$433,539
Population
32,294
Crime
Low
Walk Score
18
Southwest
View Sachse, TX →