Dothan, Alabama vs. Mason, West Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Mason, West Virginia is 6.3% cheaper than Dothan, Alabama.

You would need a salary of $46,859 in Mason, West Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Dothan, Alabama.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Mason, West Virginia is cheaper than Dothan, Alabama
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
51% cheaper in Mason
than in Dothan, Alabama
Dothan, AL vs. Mason, WV
Compared to Dothan, Mason is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  6.3% 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
  1.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  56.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.2% lower
  Commute
  17.8% higher
  Health
  12.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.5% higher