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


The cost of living in Salinas, California is 76.5% more expensive than Dothan, Alabama.

You would need a salary of $132,382 in Salinas, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Dothan, Alabama.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Salinas, California is more expensive than Dothan, Alabama
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
266% more expensive in Salinas
than in Dothan, Alabama
Dothan, AL vs Salinas, CA
Compared to Dothan, Salinas is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  76.5% 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
  8.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  272.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.3% lower
  Commute
  26.9% higher
  Health
  20.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.1% higher

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