Daphne, AL vs Hilton Head Island, SC
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
Hilton Head Island
65.7
#1612 nationally
Daphne leads in crime level (1.5 vs 5.2). Hilton Head Island leads in average commute (18.8 min vs 26.6 min). Daphne leads in cost of living index (104 vs 139).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Daphne, AL | Hilton Head Island, SC |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 74.2 (#614) | 65.7 (#1612) |
| Population | 30,321 | 38,097 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $332,942 | $786,417 |
| Median Household Income | $80,657 | $93,694 |
| Average Commute | 26.6 min | 18.8 min |
| Walk Score | 15 | 13 |
| Crime Level | 1.5 | 5.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 104 | 139 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+58.2 | R+14.5 |
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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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65.7 Score
Hilton Head Island, SC
Small South Carolina city with local appeal
Median Home
$786,417
Population
38,097
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
13
Southeast
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