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Cost-of-Living Index

The Dothan MSA touts the lowest composite cost-of-living index in the state.

The Council for Community and Economic Research’s ACCRA Cost of Living Index survey for the 2nd quarter of 2007, with a release date of September 2007, indicates the Dothan Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA) registered the lowest composite cost-of-living index in Alabama at 87.0.  With the national composite of 100, we are 13 percent less than the national index. Within the state, nine urban areas reported for the survey, with the highest composite index being 96.1. Contributing to our lower composite index was our “lowest in the state” indices for Utilities, Healthcare, and Miscellaneous Goods and Services.

 
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Cost of Living Index Calculator

Are you considering the possibility of relocating to Dothan, Alabama? You can make an accurate and reliable cost of living comparison between your area and Dothan, Alabama using the ACCRA Cost of Living Index (COLI) Calculator below.