Dover, IL Cost of Living


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United States / Illinois / No Metro Area / Bureau County / Dover / Zip Codes

Dover cost of living score
73.1
Less expensive
26.9% lower
than the US average
22.0% lower
than the Illinois average
Dover, Illinois gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 73.1, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 26.9% lower than the U.S. average and 22.0% higher than the average for Illinois.

Dover, IL

Housing costs in Dover?
A typical home costs $104,600, which is 69.1% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 56.7% less expensive than the average Illinois home, at $241,700. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Dover costs $790 per month, which is 44.8% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 59.5% cheaper than the state average of $1,260.

Can I afford Dover?
To live comfortably in Dover, Illinois, a minimum annual income of $20,160 for a family, and $24,000 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Dover?
The cost of living in Dover, IL is relatively low compared to other areas. It is estimated that the median household income is around $53,000, significantly lower than the national average of $61,000. The median housing costs are also quite low; the median home value is estimated to be around $86,000 and the median monthly rent for a two bedroom apartment is about $600. Overall, Dover offers a reasonable cost of living and with its close proximity to St. Louis it makes it an ideal place for those looking for an affordable place to live with access to all the city amenities.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesDoverIllinoisUnited States
  73.193.7100.0
  90.994100
  116.996.9100.0
  19.680.2100.0
  $104,600$241,700$338,100
  98.9%97.7%100.0%
  68.7106.2100.0
  109.3107.8100.0

   100=National Average

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