Daphne, AL vs Gardendale, AL

Gardendale is moderately more affordable than Daphne, with a 14.6% lower cost of living index. Daphne scores 99 compared to 86 for Gardendale, 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 Daphne is $1,337/month compared to $1,151/month in Gardendale — a 16% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Gardendale is more affordable at $234,900 median vs $309,700.

Median household income in Daphne is $86,479 compared to $81,215 in Gardendale (+6.5%). 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 Daphne spend roughly 18.6% of their income on rent, more than the 17% in Gardendale.

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