Dover, DE Cost of Living


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Dover cost of living score
99
Less expensive
1.0% lower
than the US average
4.3% lower
than the Delaware average
Dover, Delaware gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 99, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 1.0% lower than the U.S. average and 4.3% lower than the average for Delaware.

Dover, DE

Housing costs in Dover?
A typical home costs $279,600, which is 17.3% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 16.8% less expensive than the average Delaware home, at $336,200. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Dover costs $1,200 per month, which is 16.1% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 10.8% cheaper than the state average of $1,330.

Can I afford Dover?
To live comfortably in Dover, Delaware, a minimum annual income of $53,640 for a family, and $40,000 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Dover?
The cost of living in Dover, DE is quite reasonable compared to other cities. According to the Council for Community and Economic Research, Dover ranks as the most affordable city in the state of Delaware. The overall cost of living index in Dover is lower than the national average, and the median home price is significantly lower than in surrounding cities. The low cost of living in Dover makes it an attractive option for those looking to relocate or vacation in this part of Delaware. Additionally, there are low taxes and plenty of amenities available close by, making this a great place to live and work.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesDoverDelawareUnited States
  99.0103.5100.0
  103.4105.9100
  112.3112.2100.0
  76.7104.4100.0
  $279,600$336,200$338,100
  103.1%105.2%100.0%
  85.595.8100.0
  95.998.2100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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Key points are "an excellent quality of life and a low crime rate" as well as low taxes. Delaware attracts the highest percentage of retirees, plus people of all other  More

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Dover, DE is a great placed to live. I work at OCEAN, which is a non profit organization that sponsors high school exchange students. We had foreign students reside in  More

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Over 6 years ago

Dover, like any town other than Newark, is very unsophisticated, boring, unfriendly, and uneducated. I've resided in many states and Delaware will be the state that I  More

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