Phenix City, AL vs Springfield, MO

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

vs

Springfield

70.1

#1138 nationally

Springfield leads in walk score (39 vs 24). Phenix City leads in crime level (21.3 vs 32.3). Springfield leads in average commute (18.1 min vs 21.2 min).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Phenix City, AL Springfield, MO
WhereAtHome Score 72.3 (#910) 70.1 (#1138)
Population 38,441 170,188
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $212,499 $246,969
Median Household Income $46,944 $43,450
Average Commute 21.2 min 18.1 min
Walk Score 24 39
Crime Level 21.3 32.3
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 90 88
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored R+27.8 R+20.8