Dothan, AL vs Garden Grove, 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
Garden Grove
63.2
#1788 nationally
Garden Grove leads in crime level (7.6 vs 25.0). Garden Grove leads in walk score (62 vs 22). Dothan leads in cost of living index (91 vs 165).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Dothan, AL | Garden Grove, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.5 (#874) | 63.2 (#1788) |
| Population | 71,258 | 168,234 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $207,985 | $1,015,470 |
| Median Household Income | $53,704 | $86,139 |
| Average Commute | 21.1 min | 29.1 min |
| Walk Score | 22 | 62 |
| Crime Level | 25.0 | 7.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 91 | 165 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+47.8 | D+2.6 |
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
63.2 Score
Garden Grove, CA
Mid-size California city with community character
Median Home
$1,015,470
Population
168,234
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
62
Pacific
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