HEAD TO HEAD
Dothan vs Mobile
Mobile leads Dothan on 3 of 5 factors — but the right pick depends on your priorities.
Dothan, AL
wins 1 of 5 factors
Mobile, AL
wins 3 of 5 factors
Match scores, side by side
| Factor | Dothan | Mobile |
|---|---|---|
| Affordable to buy | 94 | 94 |
| Affordable to rent | 86 ◆ | 83 |
| Climate comfort | 93 | 99 ◆ |
| Plenty of sunshine | 64 | 66 ◆ |
| Big-city amenities | 29 | 69 ◆ |
By the numbers
| Figure | Dothan | Mobile |
|---|---|---|
| Typical home value | $197K | $198K |
| Typical rent | $1,241/mo | $1,323/mo |
| Average temperature | 19.2°C | 20.7°C |
| Sunshine (solar) | 4.75 kWh/m²/day | 4.81 kWh/m²/day |
| Metro size rank | #293 | #127 |
Home & rent Zillow, May 2026 · climate & sunshine NASA POWER climatology. Scores are normalised 0–100 across all metros; higher is better. A research aid, not advice.