Decatur, Georgia vs. Dothan, Alabama

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Dothan, Alabama is 21.8% cheaper than Decatur, Georgia.

You would need a salary of $29,713 in Dothan, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in Decatur, Georgia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Dothan, Alabama is cheaper than Decatur, Georgia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
69% cheaper in Dothan
than in Decatur, Georgia
Decatur, GA vs. Dothan, AL
Compared to Decatur, Dothan is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  21.8% 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
  8.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  76.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.8% lower
  Commute
  33.7% lower
  Health
  21.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.3% lower

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