| Measure | DothanAlabama, United States Remove Dothan | Albany (GA)Georgia, United States Remove Albany (GA) |
|---|---|---|
| Scores (out of 10) | ||
| Overall score | 4.9 | 5.5 |
| Connector Score | 5.4 | 6.3 |
| Safety | 5.0 | — |
| Affordability | 7.9 | 8.2 |
| Transportation | 5.0 | 6.5 |
| Car-free friendliness | 2.5 | 3.5 |
| Walkability | 4.0 | 4.0 |
| Things to do | 5.5 | 5.5 |
| Food & dining | 4.0 | 4.5 |
| Places to stay | 5.5 | 5.5 |
| Nature & outdoors | 2.0 | 3.5 |
| Scenic value | 3.0 | 4.8 |
| Family friendliness | 4.5 | 6.7 |
| Solo-traveler friendliness | 4.6 | 4.9 |
| Nightlife | 3.8 | 3.3 |
| Remote-work friendliness | 5.7 | 5.8 |
| Road-trip convenience | 6.0 | 6.0 |
| Train-trip convenience | 1.0 | 1.0 |
| Bus-trip convenience | 1.5 | 6.3 |
| Cost (per person per day, USD) | ||
| Budget | $88 | $90 |
| Mid-range | $128 | $134 |
| Luxury | $202 | $223 |
| Living there | ||
| Cost of living index (national = 100) | 86 | 83 |
| Typical 1-bedroom rent | $875 | $900 |
| Median home price | $225,000 | $124,300 |
| Population | 72K | 67K |
| Getting there | ||
| Accessible by | Drive Airport | Drive Bus Airport |
| Car recommended | — | — |
| Travel time from Dothan | — | 1 h 49 min details |
| Character | ||
| Best for | — | Budget stays |
| Known for | Museums & galleries, Historic sites, Live music, Pro sports, Shopping | Lakes & rivers, Museums & galleries, Historic sites, Wineries & breweries, Shopping, Family & kids |
| When to go | Peak: Demand is the National Peanut Festival… | Peak: Spring and fall weekends and special ev… |
Scores and costs are estimates from public data and our own research; check the city pages for sources and dates.