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Montgomery vs Daphne
Montgomery and Daphne
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Assumed income $83,730, same in both cities. Example, until you change it.
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So you know: homicide deaths in Daphne are under the US rate in this release, 3.9 versus 6.5 per 100,000. CDC via County Health Rankings, CDC NVSS 2017–2023 (CHR 2025 release).
Why people look at Montgomery to Daphne
In 2022-2023, 151 households filed a move from Montgomery to Daphne (about 288 people, average adjusted gross income $103,768). 70 households went the other way. Source: IRS migration.
A one-bedroom asking rent is about $1,121 in Montgomery and $1,252 in Daphne. Montgomery has a state tax on wages. Daphne has a state tax on wages. Local pay in Daphne is 92% of the national level for the same work, against 88% in Montgomery.
Daphne averages 233 sunny days, with July highs around 91°F and January nights around 44°F. Montgomery is 229 sunny days, 92°F in July, 41°F in January. Commutes average 26 minutes in Daphne and 24 in Montgomery.
These figures are projections built from available public data. Conditions change, and the numbers may not reflect current prices, taxes, or immigration rules. Check official sources before you make decisions.
Who already made this move
In 2022-2023, 151 households moved Montgomery → Daphne (about 288 people, average AGI $103,768). 70 households went the other way.
Source: IRS SOI county-to-county migration. Not a moving company; not a recommendation.
The monthly number is take-home pay minus rent and the other bills. The gap between Montgomery and Daphne changes with the job, remote or local pay, and bedrooms. How we figure this.
What the move itself costs
About 170 road miles, 1 bedroom. Typical ranges, not quotes.
- Full-service mover
- $1,700–$3,200
- Container or pod
- $1,150–$2,150
- Rent a truck
- $450–$850
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Questions
Is Daphne cheaper than Montgomery after tax and rent?
No. Daphne leaves about $101 less a month, so the cost of living is higher there for this household. A one-bedroom is about $1,121 in Montgomery and $1,252 in Daphne.
Does Daphne have state income tax?
Daphne is in Alabama, which taxes wage income, plus a local wage tax of 1.00%.
Did people actually move from Montgomery to Daphne?
Yes, when the IRS published that flow. The count and their average income are on this page. Leftover prices the same household in both cities.