High Point, NC 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.
High Point
72.9
#808 nationally
Phenix City
72.3
#910 nationally
High Point leads in crime level (12.5 vs 21.3). High Point leads in median household income ($58,582 vs $46,944). Phenix City leads in cost of living index (90 vs 95).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | High Point, NC | Phenix City, AL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.9 (#808) | 72.3 (#910) |
| Population | 116,926 | 38,441 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $251,120 | $212,499 |
| Median Household Income | $58,582 | $46,944 |
| Average Commute | 20.7 min | 21.2 min |
| Walk Score | 23 | 24 |
| Crime Level | 12.5 | 21.3 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 95 | 90 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+21.8 | R+27.8 |
C-
72.9 Score
High Point, NC
Mid-size North Carolina city with community character
Median Home
$251,120
Population
116,926
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
23
Southeast
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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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