Apache Junction, AZ vs Opelika, 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.
Apache Junction
64.6
#1681 nationally
Opelika
66.9
#1489 nationally
Opelika leads in average commute (20.8 min vs 28.5 min). Apache Junction leads in crime level (11.7 vs 15.3). Apache Junction leads in walk score (21 vs 18).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Apache Junction, AZ | Opelika, AL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 64.6 (#1681) | 66.9 (#1489) |
| Population | 41,153 | 33,572 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $374,285 | $310,676 |
| Median Household Income | $56,209 | $55,218 |
| Average Commute | 28.5 min | 20.8 min |
| Walk Score | 21 | 18 |
| Crime Level | 11.7 | 15.3 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 93 | 92 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+22.1 | R+27.8 |
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64.6 Score
Apache Junction, AZ
Small Arizona city with local appeal
Median Home
$374,285
Population
41,153
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
21
Southwest
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66.9 Score
Opelika, AL
Small Alabama city with local appeal
Median Home
$310,676
Population
33,572
Crime
High
Walk Score
18
Southeast
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