Dothan, Alabama gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living index of 80.4, which means the total cost of housing, food, child care, transportation, health care, taxes, and other necessities is 19.6 percent lower than the U.S. average and 4.4 percent higher than the average for Alabama.
A typical home costs $181,400, which is 46.3 percent less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 15.2 percent less expensive than the average Alabama home, at $214,000. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Dothan costs $800 per month, which is 44.1 percent more than the national average of $1,430 and 17.5 percent cheaper than the state average of $940.
To live comfortably in Dothan, Alabama, a minimum annual income of $34,920 for a family, and $26,400 for a single person is recommended.
Our cost of living indices are based on a US average of 100. An amount below 100 means Dothan is cheaper than the US average. A cost of living index above 100 means Dothan, Alabama is more expensive.
Dothan cost of living is 80.4