Cost of Living in Dothan, AL
Dothan, AL — prices, rents and what jobs really pay here after taxes.
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What would you need to earn in Dothan, AL to keep the same lifestyle — after taxes — as in another city?
Prices in Dothan, AL vs. the U.S. average
| Category | Index (U.S. = 100) | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| All items | 83.8 | −16.2% |
| Housing | 46.9 | −53.1% |
| Goods | 96.4 | −3.6% |
| Utilities | 84.3 | −15.7% |
| Other services | 96.7 | −3.3% |
Source: BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024.
Rent in Dothan, AL
| Unit | Monthly rent | Income needed (30% rule) |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $746 | $29,840/yr |
| 1 bedroom | $751 | $30,040/yr |
| 2 bedrooms | $942 | $37,680/yr |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,264 | $50,560/yr |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,404 | $56,160/yr |
HUD Fair Market Rents, FY2026, population-weighted across the metro's counties.
Take-home pay in Dothan, AL
- Federal income tax$2,400
- Social Security (6.2%)$2,367
- Medicare (1.45%)$553
- Alabama income tax$1,644
- Take-home pay$31,206
Marginal rate: 12% federal + 5.00% state
Highest-paying jobs in Dothan, AL
*In U.S.-average dollars after adjusting for local prices.
Frequently asked questions
Is Dothan, AL expensive to live in?
According to the Bureau of Economic Analysis, overall prices in the Dothan, AL metro area are 83.8% of the U.S. average, with housing at 46.9%. It is the #385 most expensive of 387 metro areas we track.
What salary do you need to live in Dothan, AL?
To match the buying power of a $60,000 salary in an average-priced U.S. city you would need about $50,300 in Dothan, AL (before tax differences). The median wage across all jobs here is $38,170.
How much is rent in Dothan, AL?
HUD’s FY2026 fair market rents for Dothan, AL are $746 for a studio, $751 for one bedroom, $942 for two bedrooms and $1,264 for three bedrooms, including utilities.
All salaries in Dothan, AL
Management Occupations
- General and Operations Manager — $96,840
Business and Financial Operations Occupations
- Accountant and Auditor — $67,330
Educational Instruction and Library Occupations
Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations
- Registered Nurse — $67,430
- Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurse — $47,820
Healthcare Support Occupations
- Medical Assistant — $35,000
- Nursing Assistant — $29,830
- Home Health and Personal Care Aide — $27,160
Protective Service Occupations
- Security Guard — $30,720
Food Preparation and Serving Related Occupations
- First-Line Supervisor of Food Preparation and Serving Workers — $35,570
- Cooks, Restaurant — $29,710
- Food Preparation Worker — $26,580
- Cooks, Fast Food — $26,020
- Waiter and Waitress — $24,520
- Fast Food and Counter Worker — $22,360
Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance Occupations
Sales and Related Occupations
- Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products — $59,240
- First-Line Supervisor of Retail Sales Workers — $43,410
- Retail Salesperson — $28,770
- Cashier — $27,040
Office and Administrative Support Occupations
- First-Line Supervisor of Office and Administrative Support Workers — $56,650
- Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks — $41,330
- Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive — $39,500
- Customer Service Representative — $36,180
- Medical Secretary and Administrative Assistant — $35,560
Construction and Extraction Occupations
- Construction Laborer — $32,000
Production Occupations
- Miscellaneous Assembler and Fabricator — $34,560
Transportation and Material Moving Occupations
- Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Driver — $61,900
- Light Truck Driver — $36,400
- Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand — $35,960
- Stocker and Order Filler — $33,910