Daphne, AL vs Helena, 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.
Daphne
74.2
#614 nationally
Helena
74.5
#582 nationally
Daphne leads in crime level (1.5 vs 2.0). Helena leads in median household income ($107,360 vs $80,657). Daphne leads in walk score (15 vs 12).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Daphne, AL | Helena, AL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 74.2 (#614) | 74.5 (#582) |
| Population | 30,321 | 22,117 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $332,942 | $367,018 |
| Median Household Income | $80,657 | $107,360 |
| Average Commute | 26.6 min | 30.4 min |
| Walk Score | 15 | 12 |
| Crime Level | 1.5 | 2.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 104 | 101 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+58.2 | R+40.8 |
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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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74.5 Score
Helena, AL
Small Alabama city with local appeal
Median Home
$367,018
Population
22,117
Crime
Low
Walk Score
12
Southeast
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