Dothan, Alabama vs. Columbus, Mississippi

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Columbus, Mississippi is 6.8% cheaper than Dothan, Alabama.

You would need a salary of $46,608 in Columbus, Mississippi to maintain the standard of living you have in Dothan, Alabama.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Columbus, Mississippi is cheaper than Dothan, Alabama
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
21% cheaper in Columbus
than in Dothan, Alabama
Dothan, AL vs. Columbus, MS
Compared to Dothan, Columbus is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  6.8% 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
  1.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  2.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.1% lower
  Commute
  12.0% lower
  Health
  12.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.6% higher