salaryRent is lower than in 80% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 3.2 years of household income.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $45,160 a year. That is $22 an hour at a full-time job.
Is rent cheaper than other Alabama cities?
Yes. Rent here is cheaper than in most of Alabama. It is number 55 of 120 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Dothan?
Share of households by yearly income. 18.7% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Dothan
| Size | Dothan | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $801 | $1,338 |
| 1 bedroom | $721 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $926 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,165 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,213 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Dothan overall?
Everyday prices in the Dothan metro area are 16% below the U.S. average (index 83.8, U.S. = 100).
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024.
Taxes and bills in Dothan
Life in Dothan
What jobs pay in Dothan
| Job | Median pay | Rent / pay |
|---|---|---|
| Pharmacist | $131,230 | 10.3% |
| Lawyer | $129,990 | 10.4% |
| Software Developer | $115,580 | 11.7% |
| Nurse Practitioner | $105,730 | 12.8% |
| Physician Assistant | $103,890 | 13.0% |
| Operations Manager | $96,840 | 14.0% |
| Civil Engineer | $92,280 | 14.7% |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $82,230 | 16.5% |
| Registered Nurse | $67,430 | 20.1% |
| Accountant | $67,330 | 20.1% |
| Truck Driver | $61,900 | 21.9% |
| Elementary School Teacher | $60,950 | 22.2% |
| Police Officer | $59,210 | 22.9% |
| Dental Hygienist | $58,310 | 23.2% |
| Plumber | $49,070 | 27.6% |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | $47,820 | 28.3% |
| Market Research Analyst | $47,790 | 28.3% |
| Electrician | $47,630 | 28.4% |
| HVAC Technician | $46,210 | 29.3% |
| Carpenter | $42,800 | 31.7% |
| Firefighter | $36,610 | 37.0% |
| Customer Service Representative | $36,180 | 37.4% |
| Warehouse Worker | $35,960 | 37.7% |
| Medical Assistant | $35,000 | 38.7% |
| Nursing Assistant | $29,830 | 45.4% |
| Restaurant Cook | $29,710 | 45.6% |
| Retail Salesperson | $28,770 | 47.1% |
| Cashier | $27,040 | 50.1% |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $24,520 | 55.3% |
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Dothan?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $217 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $194,000 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $19,400 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Dothan, AL?
Renting in Dothan costs a median of about $1,129 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Alabama median is $1,175.
How much do I need to make to live in Dothan?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $45,160 a year, or $22 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Dothan cheap or expensive?
Dothan is rated OK: rent takes 22.5% of the typical household income of $60,172. It ranks 55th cheapest of 120 Alabama cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Dothan?
The median homeowner in Dothan pays $606 a year in property taxes, about 0.31% of the median home value.
Is Dothan more expensive than the national average?
Overall prices in the metro area are 16% below the U.S. average, according to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
How much does a house cost in Dothan?
The median home value in Dothan is $194,000, about 3.2 times the typical yearly household income.
71,514 people live in Dothan. Numbers are typical (middle) values.