Daphne, AL vs Madison, AL

Daphne is moderately more affordable than Madison, with a 5.5% lower cost of living index. Daphne scores 99 compared to 105 for Madison, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Madison 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 $1,375/month in Madison — a 3% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Daphne is more affordable at $309,700 median vs $367,900.

Median household income in Daphne is $86,479 compared to $131,436 in Madison (-34.2%). While Madison is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Daphne spend roughly 18.6% of their income on rent, more than the 12.6% in Madison.

Climate-wise, Daphne is notably warmer with an average of 66°F compared to 62.9°F in Madison. Daphne receives more rainfall at 65.8" per year compared to 54.3" in Madison.