Joplin, Missouri vs. Dothan, Alabama

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Dothan, Alabama is 6.7% more expensive than Joplin, Missouri.

You would need a salary of $53,351 in Dothan, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in Joplin, Missouri.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Dothan, Alabama is more expensive than Joplin, Missouri
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
8% more expensive in Dothan
than in Joplin, Missouri
Joplin, MO vs. Dothan, AL
Compared to Joplin, Dothan is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  6.7% 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
  1.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  14.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.4% lower
  Commute
  7.8% higher
  Health
  13.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.6% higher