Cost of Living Calculator - Dover, New Jersey vs Washington, District of Columbia


The cost of living in Washington, District of Columbia is 26.9% more expensive than Dover, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $63,437 in Washington, District of Columbia to maintain the standard of living you have in Dover, New Jersey.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Washington, District of Columbia is more expensive than Dover, New Jersey
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
60% more expensive in Washington
than in Dover, New Jersey
Dover, NJ vs Washington, DC
Compared to Dover, Washington is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  26.9% 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
  9.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  110.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.7% higher
  Commute
  6.0% higher
  Health
  3.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.6% lower

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