Boston, Massachusetts vs. Dothan, Alabama

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Dothan, Alabama is 48.1% cheaper than Boston, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $25,945 in Dothan, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in Boston, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Dothan, Alabama is cheaper than Boston, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
72% cheaper in Dothan
than in Boston, Massachusetts
Boston, MA vs. Dothan, AL
Compared to Boston, Dothan is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  48.1% 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
  13.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  78.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  17.3% lower
  Commute
  40.0% lower
  Health
  32.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  30.6% lower