Daphne, AL vs Jacksonville, NC
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
Jacksonville
72.4
#896 nationally
Daphne leads in crime level (1.5 vs 12.5). Jacksonville leads in average commute (15.1 min vs 26.6 min). Daphne leads in median household income ($80,657 vs $50,185).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Daphne, AL | Jacksonville, NC |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 74.2 (#614) | 72.4 (#896) |
| Population | 30,321 | 72,879 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $332,942 | $264,179 |
| Median Household Income | $80,657 | $50,185 |
| Average Commute | 26.6 min | 15.1 min |
| Walk Score | 15 | 24 |
| Crime Level | 1.5 | 12.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 104 | 98 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+58.2 | R+35.9 |
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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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72.4 Score
Jacksonville, NC
North Carolina community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$264,179
Population
72,879
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
24
Southeast
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