Daphne, AL vs Leland, 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
Leland
71.5
#976 nationally
Daphne leads in crime level (1.5 vs 2.6). Leland leads in average commute (24 min vs 26.6 min). Daphne leads in cost of living index (104 vs 110).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Daphne, AL | Leland, NC |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 74.2 (#614) | 71.5 (#976) |
| Population | 30,321 | 30,542 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $332,942 | $388,757 |
| Median Household Income | $80,657 | $82,651 |
| Average Commute | 26.6 min | 24 min |
| Walk Score | 15 | N/A |
| Crime Level | 1.5 | 2.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 104 | 110 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+58.2 | R+24.9 |
Data coverage note: Leland 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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71.5 Score
Leland, NC
Small North Carolina city with local appeal
Median Home
$388,757
Population
30,542
Crime
Low
Median Income
$82,651
Southeast
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