Dover, MA Cost of Living


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Dover cost of living score
143.4
More expensive
43.4% higher
than the US average
12.5% higher
than the Massachusetts average
Dover, Massachusetts gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 143.4, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 43.4% higher than the U.S. average and 12.5% lower than the average for Massachusetts.

Dover, MA

Housing costs in Dover?
A typical home costs $1,388,300, which is 310.6% more expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 149.1% more expensive than the average Massachusetts home, at $557,300. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Dover costs $3,830 per month, which is 167.8% more than the national average of $1,430 and 44.1% more than the state average of $2,140.

Can I afford Dover?
To live comfortably in Dover, Massachusetts, a minimum annual income of $266,040 for a family, and $127,600 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Dover?
The cost of living in Dover, MA is slightly higher than the national average. According to data from BestPlaces, groceries, healthcare and transportation are all more expensive in Dover than in the rest of the United States. However, housing costs in Dover are quite affordable compared to other cities and towns across the country - with a median home price hovering around $850,000 compared to $616,500 nationwide. Overall, Dover is an affordable place to live for individuals or families looking for some peace and quiet away from the hustle and bustle of a large city.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesDoverMassachusettsUnited States
  143.4127.5100.0
  118.8108.9100
  89.690.2100.0
  443.2175.0100.0
  $1,388,300$557,300$338,100
  110.4%112.9%100.0%
  130.2107.9100.0
  167.0147.9100.0

   100=National Average

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