Seattle, Washington vs. Dover, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Dover, Massachusetts is 29.3% more expensive than Seattle, Washington.

You would need a salary of $105,217 in Dover, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Seattle, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Dover, Massachusetts is more expensive than Seattle, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
68% more expensive in Dover
than in Seattle, Washington
Seattle, WA vs. Dover, MA
Compared to Seattle, Dover is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  29.3% 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
  9.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  62.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  60.5% higher
  Commute
  5.3% lower
  Health
  1.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.8% lower