What is the cost of living in Dothan, AL?
According to the most recent data on the cost of living, Dothan has an overall cost of living index of 91, which is 0.9x lower than the national index of 100.
Compared to Alabama, Dothan has a cost of living index that's 1.0x lower than Alabama's index of 91.
The standard of living in Dothan ranks as #57 most affordable out of the 116 places we measured in Alabama. By definition, that implies Dothan ranks as the #59 most expensive place in the Heart of Dixie.
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Dothan Cost Of Living Vs. Alabama
Six factors go into calculating the cost of living index in Dothan. Here is how it fares on each of the criteria:
The Services index in Dothan is 93.
The Groceries index in Dothan is 92.
The Health index in Dothan is 86.
The Housing index in Dothan is 95.
The Transportation index in Dothan is 99.
The Utilities index in Dothan is 91.
| Living Expense | Dothan | Alabama | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 91 | 91 | 100 |
| Services | 93 | 95 | 100 |
| Groceries | 92 | 96 | 100 |
| Health | 86 | 74 | 100 |
| Housing | 95 | 96 | 100 |
| Transportation | 99 | 95 | 100 |
| Utilities | 91 | 95 | 100 |
Dothan Cost Of Living Compared To Alabama Averages
Index where 100 = national average. Source: cost-of-living index 2026.
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Dothan, AL Housing Cost Breakdown
Housing swings affordability the most between places in Alabama, so we broke down housing costs into more detail. Home and income data comes from the most recent US Census ACS 2020-2024. The key points are:
The Median Home Value in Dothan is $203,928.
The Median Rent in Dothan is $960.
The Median Income in Dothan is $55,792.
The Home Value To Income in Dothan is 3.7x.
The Rent To Monthly Income in Dothan is 0.21x.
Dothan, AL Costs By Category
Detailed Dothan Services costs vs. Alabama
Detailed Dothan Groceries costs vs. Alabama
Detailed Dothan Health costs vs. Alabama
Detailed Dothan Transportation costs vs. Alabama
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Cost Of Living In Cities Around Dothan
The cost of living varies in the cities and towns around Dothan. Here's a quick look at the cost of living in the most populous nearby places:
Enterprise, AL has a cost of living index of 95, 1.0x Dothan.
Ozark, AL has a cost of living index of 88, 1.0x Dothan.
Eufaula, AL has a cost of living index of 88, 1.0x Dothan.
| City | Population | Cost Of Living | Vs. Dothan |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprise, AL | 29,505 | 95 | 1.0x |
| Ozark, AL | 14,327 | 88 | 1.0x |
| Eufaula, AL | 12,584 | 88 | 1.0x |
| Blakely, GA | 5,238 | 88 | 1.0x |
| Headland, AL | 5,217 | 92 | 1.0x |
