Gainesville, Virginia vs. Dover, Delaware

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Dover, Delaware is 33.9% cheaper than Gainesville, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $59,469 in Dover, Delaware to maintain the standard of living you have in Gainesville, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Dover, Delaware is cheaper than Gainesville, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
54% cheaper in Dover
than in Gainesville, Virginia
Gainesville, VA vs. Dover, DE
Compared to Gainesville, Dover is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  33.9% 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
  8.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  64.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.9% higher
  Commute
  29.2% lower
  Health
  7.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.6% lower