Atascadero, California vs. Dothan, Alabama

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Dothan, Alabama is 42.7% cheaper than Atascadero, California.

You would need a salary of $28,654 in Dothan, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in Atascadero, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Dothan, Alabama is cheaper than Atascadero, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
73% cheaper in Dothan
than in Atascadero, California
Atascadero, CA vs. Dothan, AL
Compared to Atascadero, Dothan is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  42.7% lower
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  9.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  75.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.3% lower
  Commute
  18.3% lower
  Health
  9.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.6% lower