Dothan, AL vs Woburn, MA
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
Woburn
67.4
#1435 nationally
Woburn leads in crime level (5.9 vs 25.0). Woburn leads in walk score (46 vs 22). Woburn leads in median household income ($104,780 vs $53,704).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Dothan, AL | Woburn, MA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.5 (#874) | 67.4 (#1435) |
| Population | 71,258 | 41,647 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $207,985 | $770,729 |
| Median Household Income | $53,704 | $104,780 |
| Average Commute | 21.1 min | 26.1 min |
| Walk Score | 22 | 46 |
| Crime Level | 25.0 | 5.9 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 91 | 153 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+47.8 | D+39.5 |
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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D+
67.4 Score
Woburn, MA
Small Massachusetts city with local appeal
Median Home
$770,729
Population
41,647
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
46
Northeast
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