Daphne, AL vs Imperial, CA
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.
Daphne
74.2
#614 nationally
Imperial
71.3
#996 nationally
Imperial leads in average commute (18.1 min vs 26.6 min). Daphne leads in crime level (1.5 vs 2.1). Daphne leads in cost of living index (104 vs 118).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Daphne, AL | Imperial, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 74.2 (#614) | 71.3 (#996) |
| Population | 30,321 | 21,591 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $332,942 | $445,376 |
| Median Household Income | $80,657 | $83,029 |
| Average Commute | 26.6 min | 18.1 min |
| Walk Score | 15 | N/A |
| Crime Level | 1.5 | 2.1 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 104 | 118 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+58.2 | R+0.9 |
Data coverage note: Imperial is missing data for 1 metric that Daphne has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
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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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71.3 Score
Imperial, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$445,376
Population
21,591
Crime
Low
Median Income
$83,029
Pacific
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