Dothan, AL vs Lodi, 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
Lodi
65.2
#1645 nationally
Lodi leads in walk score (58 vs 22). Lodi leads in crime level (16.7 vs 25.0). Lodi leads in median household income ($78,468 vs $53,704).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Dothan, AL | Lodi, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.5 (#874) | 65.2 (#1645) |
| Population | 71,258 | 67,679 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $207,985 | $515,002 |
| Median Household Income | $53,704 | $78,468 |
| Average Commute | 21.1 min | 25.3 min |
| Walk Score | 22 | 58 |
| Crime Level | 25.0 | 16.7 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 91 | 132 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+47.8 | R+0.9 |
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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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65.2 Score
Lodi, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$515,002
Population
67,679
Crime
High
Walk Score
58
Pacific
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