Dover, Delaware vs. Petersburg, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Petersburg, Virginia is 14.0% cheaper than Dover, Delaware.

You would need a salary of $42,980 in Petersburg, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Dover, Delaware.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Petersburg, Virginia is cheaper than Dover, Delaware
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
10% cheaper in Petersburg
than in Dover, Delaware
Dover, DE vs. Petersburg, VA
Compared to Dover, Petersburg is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  14.0% 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
  7.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  34.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.0% higher
  Commute
  12.3% lower
  Health
  9.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.9% lower