Melville, New York vs. Dothan, Alabama

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Dothan, Alabama is 52.6% cheaper than Melville, New York.

You would need a salary of $23,719 in Dothan, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in Melville, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Dothan, Alabama is cheaper than Melville, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
76% cheaper in Dothan
than in Melville, New York
Melville, NY vs. Dothan, AL
Compared to Melville, Dothan is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  52.6% 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
  11.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  76.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  23.0% lower
  Commute
  30.1% lower
  Health
  5.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  17.0% lower