Chelsea, AL vs Daphne, AL

Daphne is moderately more affordable than Chelsea, with a 5.2% lower cost of living index. Chelsea scores 104 compared to 99 for Daphne, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Chelsea can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Chelsea is $1,456/month compared to $1,337/month in Daphne — a 9% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Daphne is more affordable at $309,700 median vs $339,400.

Median household income in Chelsea is $110,056 compared to $86,479 in Daphne (+27.3%). While Chelsea is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Chelsea spend roughly 15.9% of their income on rent, less than the 18.6% in Daphne.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (64.4°F vs 66°F). Daphne receives more rainfall at 65.8" per year compared to 56.2" in Chelsea.