Dothan, Alabama vs. Decatur, Georgia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Decatur, Georgia is 27.9% more expensive than Dothan, Alabama.

You would need a salary of $63,945 in Decatur, Georgia to maintain the standard of living you have in Dothan, Alabama.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Decatur, Georgia is more expensive than Dothan, Alabama
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
224% more expensive in Decatur
than in Dothan, Alabama
Dothan, AL vs. Decatur, GA
Compared to Dothan, Decatur is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  27.9% 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
  9.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  328.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.2% higher
  Commute
  50.8% higher
  Health
  17.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.7% higher