Anaheim, CA vs Dothan, AL
Side-by-side comparison of housing, income, commute, safety, and quality of life.
Score Snapshot
No universal winner
Scores summarize the published model. Use the objective metric differences below and your own priorities to choose.
Anaheim
62.6
#1837 nationally
Dothan
72.5
#874 nationally
Anaheim leads in walk score (49 vs 22). Dothan leads in cost of living index (91 vs 145). Anaheim leads in median household income ($77,892 vs $53,704).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Anaheim, CA | Dothan, AL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 62.6 (#1837) | 72.5 (#874) |
| Population | 353,085 | 71,258 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $953,171 | $207,985 |
| Median Household Income | $77,892 | $53,704 |
| Average Commute | 27.4 min | 21.1 min |
| Walk Score | 49 | 22 |
| Crime Level | Moderate | 25.0 |
| School Rating | 5.8 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 145 | 91 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+2.6 | R+47.8 |
D-
62.6 Score
Anaheim, CA
Home of the Happiest Place on Earth
Median Home
$953,171
Population
353,085
Crime
Moderate
Schools
C+
Pacific
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C-
72.5 Score
Dothan, AL
Alabama community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$207,985
Population
71,258
Crime
Very High
Walk Score
22
Southeast
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