Sumter, South Carolina vs. Dothan, Alabama

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Dothan, Alabama is 1.0% more expensive than Sumter, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $50,508 in Dothan, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in Sumter, South Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Dothan, Alabama is more expensive than Sumter, South Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
11% more expensive in Dothan
than in Sumter, South Carolina
Sumter, SC vs. Dothan, AL
Compared to Sumter, Dothan is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.0% 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
  3.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  64.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.5% lower
  Commute
  1.4% lower
  Health
  13.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.9% lower