Cost of Living Calculator - Portland, Maine vs Dothan, Alabama


The cost of living in Dothan, Alabama is 28.9% cheaper than Portland, Maine.

You would need a salary of $35,572 in Dothan, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in Portland, Maine.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Dothan, Alabama is cheaper than Portland, Maine
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
59% cheaper in Dothan
than in Portland, Maine
Portland, ME vs Dothan, AL
Compared to Portland, Dothan is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  28.9% 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
  13.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  57.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.9% lower
  Commute
  3.5% higher
  Health
  31.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  17.0% lower

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