Clay, AL vs Daphne, AL

Clay is moderately more affordable than Daphne, with a 9% lower cost of living index. Clay scores 90 compared to 99 for Daphne, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Daphne can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Clay is $1,373/month compared to $1,337/month in Daphne — a 3% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Daphne has cheaper rent, Clay actually has lower median home values ($198,400 vs $309,700).

Median household income in Clay is $86,163 compared to $86,479 in Daphne (-0.4%). Daphne does offer higher incomes, but the salary premium barely offsets the higher cost of living, leaving residents with a tighter budget. Looking at affordability, residents of Clay spend roughly 19.1% of their income on rent, more than the 18.6% in Daphne.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (63.9°F vs 66°F). Daphne receives more rainfall at 65.8" per year compared to 56.6" in Clay.