Daphne, AL vs Rocky Mount, 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
Rocky Mount
74
#652 nationally
Daphne leads in crime level (1.5 vs 21.0). Daphne leads in median household income ($80,657 vs $50,092). Rocky Mount leads in walk score (22 vs 15).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Daphne, AL | Rocky Mount, NC |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 74.2 (#614) | 74 (#652) |
| Population | 30,321 | 54,245 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $332,942 | $189,218 |
| Median Household Income | $80,657 | $50,092 |
| Average Commute | 26.6 min | 21.3 min |
| Walk Score | 15 | 22 |
| Crime Level | 1.5 | 21.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 104 | 89 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+58.2 | D+22.7 |
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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 Score
Rocky Mount, NC
North Carolina community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$189,218
Population
54,245
Crime
High
Walk Score
22
Southeast
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