Dothan, AL vs Roswell, NM
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
Roswell
76.1
#382 nationally
Roswell leads in walk score (33 vs 22). Roswell leads in average commute (17.9 min vs 21.1 min). Dothan leads in median household income ($53,704 vs $48,298).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Dothan, AL | Roswell, NM |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.5 (#874) | 76.1 (#382) |
| Population | 71,258 | 47,109 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $207,985 | $177,920 |
| Median Household Income | $53,704 | $48,298 |
| Average Commute | 21.1 min | 17.9 min |
| Walk Score | 22 | 33 |
| Crime Level | 25.0 | 23.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 91 | 89 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+47.8 | R+44.8 |
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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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76.1 Score
Roswell, NM
Small New Mexico city with local appeal
Median Home
$177,920
Population
47,109
Crime
High
Walk Score
33
Southwest
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