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2025 Compare Cities Overview:
Salem, NH vs Dover, NH

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Are people in Dover older or younger than people in Salem?
- The Median Age in Dover is 8.2 years younger than in Salem.

Are housing costs cheaper in Dover or Salem?
- Dover housing costs are 19.5% less expensive than Salem housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Dover or Salem?
- The average commute for residents of Dover is 4.9 minutes shorter than it is for residents of Salem.

Things to do in Salem?
Salem, NH is situated in Rockingham County and provides its citizens easy access to Boston while still enjoying the small-town atmosphere of this safe place with cafes, theaters and shops.

Things to do in Dover?
Dover NH can be found east Concord home to different sights like Cocheco River Walk featuring an abundance of trails intertwining across various landscapes alongside numerous chances explore area's culture through local theaters and frequent festivals.

 Salem, NHDover, NHUnited States
 Population  Unlock32,599329,725,481
 Median Income$91,276  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock36.238.4
 Avg. Home Price$517,600  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock3.0%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time28.66  Unlock26.38
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Reviews for Salem    1 Reviews
Warren · Salem, NH
cost of living
Over 15 years ago

The cost of living is not bad, but the rents are high, and so are the tax's. Crime is very low and what crime does exist is usually perpertrated by non-residents and out  More

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Reviews for Dover    4 Reviews
Nancy · Goodlettsville, TN
Home is the best place there is.
Over 7 years ago

I love Dover New Hampshire.I was born in Dover and grew up there.I moved in 2004 to Tennessee.I have been home sick ever since for Dover.I am now searching for a place  More

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mary · Somersworth, NH
pros and cons
Over 17 years ago

The area is well situated for many day trips (Portland, Me, Boston, Ma, Concord NH and the white mountains) Negatives are weather (winters mainly because fall is  More

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Leroy · Dover, NH
Life in Dover, NH
Over 19 years ago

Dover, NH, is a terrific place to live. Quite, great seasonal weather, gorgeous autumns, extremely scenic. Short on culture, but 15 minutes to Portsmouth, little over  More

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