Dover, Pennsylvania vs. Salisbury, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Salisbury, Maryland is 9.4% cheaper than Dover, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $45,285 in Salisbury, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in Dover, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Salisbury, Maryland is cheaper than Dover, Pennsylvania
• Health is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Health
35% cheaper in Salisbury
than in Dover, Pennsylvania
Dover, PA vs. Salisbury, MD
Compared to Dover, Salisbury is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  9.4% 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
  0.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  1.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.6% higher
  Commute
  12.9% lower
  Health
  35.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.1% lower