Dothan, AL vs Machesney Park, IL
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
Machesney Park
79.6
#116 nationally
Machesney Park leads in crime level (8.8 vs 25.0). Machesney Park leads in median household income ($71,098 vs $53,704). Dothan leads in average commute (21.1 min vs 22.9 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Dothan, AL | Machesney Park, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.5 (#874) | 79.6 (#116) |
| Population | 71,258 | 22,630 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $207,985 | $211,433 |
| Median Household Income | $53,704 | $71,098 |
| Average Commute | 21.1 min | 22.9 min |
| Walk Score | 22 | 22 |
| Crime Level | 25.0 | 8.8 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 91 | 92 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+47.8 | D+0.6 |
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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C+
79.6 Score
Machesney Park, IL
Small Illinois city with local appeal
Median Home
$211,433
Population
22,630
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
22
Midwest
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