Dothan, AL vs Killeen, TX
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
Killeen
74.9
#531 nationally
Killeen leads in crime level (14.5 vs 25.0). Killeen leads in walk score (30 vs 22). Dothan leads in average commute (21.1 min vs 23.8 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Dothan, AL | Killeen, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.5 (#874) | 74.9 (#531) |
| Population | 71,258 | 159,643 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $207,985 | $220,448 |
| Median Household Income | $53,704 | $57,086 |
| Average Commute | 21.1 min | 23.8 min |
| Walk Score | 22 | 30 |
| Crime Level | 25.0 | 14.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 91 | 94 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+47.8 | R+16.2 |
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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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74.9 Score
Killeen, TX
Mid-size Texas city with community character
Median Home
$220,448
Population
159,643
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
30
Southwest
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