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Measure DothanAlabama, United States Remove Dothan PensacolaFlorida, United States Remove Pensacola
Scores (out of 10)
Overall score 5.0 6.8
Connector Score 5.8 5.6
Safety 5.0 9.2
Affordability 7.9 6.2
Transportation 5.0 8.5
Car-free friendliness 2.5 6.5
Walkability 4.0 7.7
Things to do 5.8 5.9
Food & dining 4.4 5.5
Places to stay 5.5 5.3
Nature & outdoors 2.0 7.0
Scenic value 3.0 6.5
Family friendliness 4.5 6.3
Solo-traveler friendliness 4.7 6.9
Nightlife 3.8 4.2
Remote-work friendliness 5.9 5.5
Road-trip convenience 6.0 5.4
Train-trip convenience 1.0 1.0
Bus-trip convenience 1.5 6.6
Cost (per person per day, USD)
Budget $88 $130
Mid-range $128 $203
Luxury $202 $370
Living there
Cost of living index (national = 100) 86 103
Typical 1-bedroom rent $875 $1,450
Population 72K 54K
Getting there
Accessible by Drive Airport Drive Bus Airport
Car recommended — —
Travel time from Dothan — 2 h 54 min details
Character
Best for — Beaches
Known for Museums & galleries, Historic sites, Live music, Pro sports, Shopping Beaches, National & state parks, Lakes & rivers, Museums & galleries, Historic sites, Food scene, Live music
When to go Peak: Demand is the National Peanut Festival… Peak: Memorial Day to Labor Day, spring break…

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