Dothan, Alabama vs. Gainesville, Georgia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Gainesville, Georgia is 17.1% more expensive than Dothan, Alabama.

You would need a salary of $58,543 in Gainesville, Georgia to maintain the standard of living you have in Dothan, Alabama.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Gainesville, Georgia is more expensive than Dothan, Alabama
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
82% more expensive in Gainesville
than in Dothan, Alabama
Dothan, AL vs. Gainesville, GA
Compared to Dothan, Gainesville is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  17.1% 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
  0.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  37.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.6% higher
  Commute
  5.2% higher
  Health
  16.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.3% higher