Cost of Living Calculator - Dothan, Alabama vs Sacramento, California


The cost of living in Sacramento, California is 52.8% more expensive than Dothan, Alabama.

You would need a salary of $114,573 in Sacramento, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Dothan, Alabama.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sacramento, California is more expensive than Dothan, Alabama
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
135% more expensive in Sacramento
than in Dothan, Alabama
Dothan, AL vs Sacramento, CA
Compared to Dothan, Sacramento is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  52.8% 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
  9.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  148.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.9% higher
  Commute
  53.0% higher
  Health
  12.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  18.4% higher

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