Grand Rapids, Michigan vs. Dothan, Alabama

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Dothan, Alabama is 11.1% cheaper than Grand Rapids, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $66,704 in Dothan, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in Grand Rapids, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Dothan, Alabama is cheaper than Grand Rapids, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
26% cheaper in Dothan
than in Grand Rapids, Michigan
Grand Rapids, MI vs. Dothan, AL
Compared to Grand Rapids, Dothan is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.1% 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
  0.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  20.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.3% lower
  Commute
  16.8% lower
  Health
  46.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.2% lower