Charleston, SC 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.
Charleston
66
#1592 nationally
Dothan
72.5
#874 nationally
Charleston leads in walk score (39 vs 22). Charleston leads in median household income ($76,819 vs $53,704). Dothan leads in cost of living index (91 vs 115).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Charleston, SC | Dothan, AL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 66 (#1592) | 72.5 (#874) |
| Population | 156,042 | 71,258 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $596,437 | $207,985 |
| Median Household Income | $76,819 | $53,704 |
| Average Commute | 24.6 min | 21.1 min |
| Walk Score | 39 | 22 |
| Crime Level | Moderate | 25.0 |
| School Rating | 6.8 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 115 | 91 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+5.7 | R+47.8 |
D
66 Score
Charleston, SC
Southern charm meets coastal living
Median Home
$596,437
Population
156,042
Crime
Moderate
Schools
B
Southeast
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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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