Dover, Delaware vs. Muscle Shoals, Alabama

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Muscle Shoals, Alabama is 11.1% cheaper than Dover, Delaware.

You would need a salary of $44,427 in Muscle Shoals, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in Dover, Delaware.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Muscle Shoals, Alabama is cheaper than Dover, Delaware
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
20% cheaper in Muscle Shoals
than in Dover, Delaware
Dover, DE vs. Muscle Shoals, AL
Compared to Dover, Muscle Shoals is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.1% lower
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  8.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  21.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.2% lower
  Commute
  6.3% lower
  Health
  5.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.6% lower