Dothan, Alabama vs. Boston, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Boston, Massachusetts is 92.7% more expensive than Dothan, Alabama.

You would need a salary of $96,357 in Boston, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Dothan, Alabama.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Boston, Massachusetts is more expensive than Dothan, Alabama
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
261% more expensive in Boston
than in Dothan, Alabama
Dothan, AL vs. Boston, MA
Compared to Dothan, Boston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  92.7% higher
      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
  16.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  357.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  20.9% higher
  Commute
  66.6% higher
  Health
  24.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  44.1% higher