What is a pro or con of living in Dover, Pennsylvaniacompared to Alexandria, Virginia?

Median Home Cost is 68% cheaper in Dover.

What salary do I need to live in Dover, Pennsylvania copmared to Alexandria, Virginia?

A salary of $73,000 in Alexandria, Virginia could decrease to $47,453 in Dover, Pennsylvania (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

ALEXANDRIA vs. DOVER
Cost of Living Comparison

Alexandria, Virginia vs. Dover, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Dover, Pennsylvania is 35.0% cheaper than Alexandria, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $47,453 in Dover, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Alexandria, Virginia.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Dover, Pennsylvania is cheaper than Alexandria, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
68% cheaper in Dover
than in Alexandria, Virginia

Alexandria, VA vs. Dover, PA

Compared to Alexandria, Dover is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

35.0% lower

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

7.0% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

71.4% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

3.6% higher

Commute

29.2% lower

Health

25.8% higher

Taxes

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Personal

7.7% lower

Cost of Food

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Alexandria, Virginia vs. Dover, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

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Alexandria, VA vs. Dover, PA

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