Daphne, AL vs Kinston, 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
Kinston
73.2
#774 nationally
Daphne leads in crime level (1.5 vs 26.3). Daphne leads in median household income ($80,657 vs $35,653). Kinston leads in walk score (31 vs 15).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Daphne, AL | Kinston, NC |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 74.2 (#614) | 73.2 (#774) |
| Population | 30,321 | 19,411 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $332,942 | $147,755 |
| Median Household Income | $80,657 | $35,653 |
| Average Commute | 26.6 min | 19.1 min |
| Walk Score | 15 | 31 |
| Crime Level | 1.5 | 26.3 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 104 | 87 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+58.2 | R+6.8 |
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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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73.2 Score
Kinston, NC
Small North Carolina city with local appeal
Median Home
$147,755
Population
19,411
Crime
Very High
Walk Score
31
Southeast
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