Benton, AR vs Daphne, 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.
Benton
73.9
#655 nationally
Daphne
74.2
#614 nationally
Daphne leads in crime level (1.5 vs 11.3). Daphne leads in median household income ($80,657 vs $66,868). Benton leads in average commute (22.7 min vs 26.6 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Benton, AR | Daphne, AL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 73.9 (#655) | 74.2 (#614) |
| Population | 37,558 | 30,321 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $241,204 | $332,942 |
| Median Household Income | $66,868 | $80,657 |
| Average Commute | 22.7 min | 26.6 min |
| Walk Score | 17 | 15 |
| Crime Level | 11.3 | 1.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 92 | 104 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+40.1 | R+58.2 |
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73.9 Score
Benton, AR
Small Arkansas city with local appeal
Median Home
$241,204
Population
37,558
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
17
Southwest
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74.2 Score
Daphne, AL
Small Alabama city with local appeal
Median Home
$332,942
Population
30,321
Crime
Low
Walk Score
15
Southeast
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