Charleston, SC 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.
Charleston
66
#1592 nationally
Daphne
74.2
#614 nationally
Charleston leads in walk score (39 vs 15). Daphne leads in cost of living index (104 vs 115). Charleston leads in average commute (24.6 min vs 26.6 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Charleston, SC | Daphne, AL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 66 (#1592) | 74.2 (#614) |
| Population | 156,042 | 30,321 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $596,437 | $332,942 |
| Median Household Income | $76,819 | $80,657 |
| Average Commute | 24.6 min | 26.6 min |
| Walk Score | 39 | 15 |
| Crime Level | Moderate | 1.5 |
| School Rating | 6.8 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 115 | 104 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+5.7 | R+58.2 |
D
66 Score
Charleston, SC
Southern charm meets coastal living
Median Home
$596,437
Population
156,042
Crime
Moderate
Schools
B
Southeast
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C
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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