Dothan, AL vs Springfield, OH
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
Springfield
74
#653 nationally
Springfield leads in walk score (42 vs 22). Dothan leads in crime level (25.0 vs 37.6). Dothan leads in median household income ($53,704 vs $45,113).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Dothan, AL | Springfield, OH |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.5 (#874) | 74 (#653) |
| Population | 71,258 | 58,082 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $207,985 | $190,008 |
| Median Household Income | $53,704 | $45,113 |
| Average Commute | 21.1 min | 20.1 min |
| Walk Score | 22 | 42 |
| Crime Level | 25.0 | 37.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 91 | 84 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+47.8 | R+29.5 |
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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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74 Score
Springfield, OH
Ohio community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$190,008
Population
58,082
Crime
Very High
Walk Score
42
Midwest
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