Dothan, Alabama vs. Whittier, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Whittier, California is 88.2% more expensive than Dothan, Alabama.

You would need a salary of $94,095 in Whittier, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Dothan, Alabama.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Whittier, California is more expensive than Dothan, Alabama
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
283% more expensive in Whittier
than in Dothan, Alabama
Dothan, AL vs. Whittier, CA
Compared to Dothan, Whittier is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  88.2% 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
  6.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  330.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.7% higher
  Commute
  104.4% higher
  Health
  27.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  16.6% higher