Gulfport, Mississippi vs. Dothan, Alabama

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Dothan, Alabama is 1.2% cheaper than Gulfport, Mississippi.

You would need a salary of $39,504 in Dothan, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in Gulfport, Mississippi.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Dothan, Alabama is cheaper than Gulfport, Mississippi
• Taxes is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Taxes
9% cheaper in Dothan
than in Gulfport, Mississippi
Gulfport, MS vs. Dothan, AL
Compared to Gulfport, Dothan is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.2% lower
      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
  1.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  17.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.6% lower
  Commute
  8.7% lower
  Health
  16.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.7% lower