Dothan, Alabama vs. Fresno, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fresno, California is 29.8% more expensive than Dothan, Alabama.

You would need a salary of $97,330 in Fresno, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Dothan, Alabama.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fresno, California is more expensive than Dothan, Alabama
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
98% more expensive in Fresno
than in Dothan, Alabama
Dothan, AL vs. Fresno, CA
Compared to Dothan, Fresno is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  29.8% 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
  3.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  87.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.4% higher
  Commute
  28.6% higher
  Health
  21.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.8% higher