Dover, KY Cost of Living


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Dover cost of living score
74.7
Less expensive
25.3% lower
than the US average
9.2% lower
than the Kentucky average
Dover, Kentucky gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 74.7, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 25.3% lower than the U.S. average and 9.2% higher than the average for Kentucky.

Dover, KY

Housing costs in Dover?
A typical home costs $148,200, which is 56.2% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 23.7% less expensive than the average Kentucky home, at $194,300. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Dover costs $1,000 per month, which is 30.1% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 8.0% more than the state average of $920.

Can I afford Dover?
To live comfortably in Dover, Kentucky, a minimum annual income of $28,440 for a family, and $31,200 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Dover?
The cost of living in Dover, KY is quite affordable. The overall cost of living index is 79, which is lower than the national average of 100. The median home value in Dover stands at $104,500 and the median rent price is around $570 per month. Furthermore, prices for everyday items like groceries and utilities are below the national average. With these low costs combined with a peaceful setting and friendly atmosphere, Dover offers an ideal cost-effective lifestyle for locals and visitors alike.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesDoverKentuckyUnited States
  74.782.3100.0
  96.294.2100
  103.8102.2100.0
  36.156.9100.0
  $148,200$194,300$338,100
  94.0%92.9%100.0%
  83.289.1100.0
  79.077.5100.0

   100=National Average

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