| | Vista, CA | Dothan, AL | United States |
| Overall | 154.9 | 80.4 | 100 |
| Food & Groceries | 108.1 | 96.0 | 100 |
| Health | 89.0 | 118.9 | 100 |
| Housing | 236.6 | 50.6 | 100 |
| Median Home Cost | $796,900 | $181,400 | $338,100 |
| Utilities | 10,150.0% | 9,660.0% | 10,000.0% |
| Transportation | 120.9 | 79.1 | 100 |
| Miscellaneous | 153.9 | 78.0 | 100 |
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I bought a house in Vista, CA, and lived there since 2013-2017. My kids and I loved that area (Shadow Ridge). People are friendly, down-to-earth, not snobby. I would More
I've lived here 3 years and it has an unbeatable climate. Close to everything you could want. A renovated downtown and access to mass transit. Very nice place, friendly More
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This is my 3rd (maybe 4th) year living in dothan, and it is AMAZING!!
I hear people say "the traffic is horrible" but it really is not. sure the traffic sometimes
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I grew up here. I will sum it up like this: the best decision I ever made was to move away from Dothan 20 years ago and the worst decision I ever made was to move back More
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