Lima, Ohio vs. Dothan, Alabama

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Dothan, Alabama is 9.5% more expensive than Lima, Ohio.

You would need a salary of $14,234 in Dothan, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in Lima, Ohio.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Dothan, Alabama is more expensive than Lima, Ohio
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
49% more expensive in Dothan
than in Lima, Ohio
Lima, OH vs. Dothan, AL
Compared to Lima, Dothan is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  9.5% 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
  8.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  196.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.6% lower
  Commute
  11.1% higher
  Health
  32.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.0% lower