Dothan, Alabama vs. Mobile, Alabama

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Mobile, Alabama is 4.1% more expensive than Dothan, Alabama.

You would need a salary of $83,317 in Mobile, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in Dothan, Alabama.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Mobile, Alabama is more expensive than Dothan, Alabama
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
12% more expensive in Mobile
than in Dothan, Alabama
Dothan, AL vs. Mobile, AL
Compared to Dothan, Mobile is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  4.1% 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
  2.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  8.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.9% higher
  Commute
  12.8% higher
  Health
  1.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.5% higher