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Phenix City sits on the Alabama side of the Chattahoochee River, directly across from Columbus, Georgia, and the two cities function as one interconnected metro area. That relationship gives Phenix City residents access to a much larger job market, including Fort Moore, one of the country's largest Army installations just outside Columbus, along with healthcare systems, retail corridors, and Columbus State University. The city even observes Eastern Time rather than Central, reflecting just how closely its daily rhythms align with its Georgia neighbor. Closer to home, tree-lined streets and quiet residential pockets define much of the landscape, with the downtown riverfront area offering a more active, walkable scene. Housing options range from traditional single-family rental homes and townhomes to smaller apartment communities that tend to offer more square footage than comparable options in larger metros.