Dothan, Alabama vs. Detroit, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Detroit, Michigan is 11.4% more expensive than Dothan, Alabama.

You would need a salary of $55,716 in Detroit, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Dothan, Alabama.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Detroit, Michigan is more expensive than Dothan, Alabama
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
125% more expensive in Detroit
than in Dothan, Alabama
Dothan, AL vs. Detroit, MI
Compared to Dothan, Detroit is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.4% 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
  7.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  59.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.1% lower
  Commute
  125.4% higher
  Health
  31.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.1% higher