DOTHAN, Ala. (WDNews) – Global Location Strategies, in partnership with Site Selection Magazine, has released its July 2025 rankings of the nation’s lowest-cost manufacturing locations, with DOTHAN earning a spot in the Top 25. The city came in at No. 21 nationwide.
The study evaluated communities across three major cost categories: labor (55%), utilities (26%), and lease costs (19%). Alabama was well represented in the report, with three locations making the top 25.
“This ranking reinforces what we already know—Dothan is a competitive and affordable place for business,” said Matt Parker, President of the Dothan Area Chamber of Commerce. “With continued investment in infrastructure, our region is well-positioned for growth.”
Local leaders said the recognition highlights DOTHAN’s growing role as a regional hub for industry and economic development. Together, national recognition and local infrastructure investments demonstrate how DOTHAN and Houston County are aligning cost competitiveness with proactive development to attract new business and secure future opportunities for the Wiregrass.
