Richmond, Virginia vs. Dover, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Dover, New Jersey is 23.5% more expensive than Richmond, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $135,869 in Dover, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Richmond, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Dover, New Jersey is more expensive than Richmond, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
22% more expensive in Dover
than in Richmond, Virginia
Richmond, VA vs. Dover, NJ
Compared to Richmond, Dover is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  23.5% higher
      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
  6.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  23.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.3% higher
  Commute
  52.8% higher
  Health
  0.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.7% higher