Dothan, AL vs El Cerrito, CA
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.
Dothan
72.5
#874 nationally
El Cerrito
61.4
#1907 nationally
El Cerrito leads in walk score (67 vs 22). El Cerrito leads in median household income ($120,414 vs $53,704). Dothan leads in cost of living index (91 vs 202).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Dothan, AL | El Cerrito, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.5 (#874) | 61.4 (#1907) |
| Population | 71,258 | 25,552 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $207,985 | $1,149,856 |
| Median Household Income | $53,704 | $120,414 |
| Average Commute | 21.1 min | 32.6 min |
| Walk Score | 22 | 67 |
| Crime Level | 25.0 | 13.1 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 91 | 202 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+47.8 | D+38.0 |
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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D-
61.4 Score
El Cerrito, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$1,149,856
Population
25,552
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
67
Pacific
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