Dover, NC Cost of Living


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Dover cost of living score
83.6
Less expensive
16.4% lower
than the US average
8.1% lower
than the North Carolina average
Dover, North Carolina gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 83.6, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 16.4% lower than the U.S. average and 8.1% higher than the average for North Carolina.

Dover, NC

Housing costs in Dover?
A typical home costs $118,400, which is 65.0% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 59.1% less expensive than the average North Carolina home, at $289,300. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Dover costs $1,010 per month, which is 29.4% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 9.9% cheaper than the state average of $1,110.

Can I afford Dover?
To live comfortably in Dover, North Carolina, a minimum annual income of $22,680 for a family, and $30,800 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Dover?
The cost of living in Dover, NC is relatively low. The median home price in the area is around $200,000, which is quite affordable compared to other areas in the state. Taxes are also low, with a sales tax rate of just 6.75 %, and property taxes hovering around 1%. Utilities and groceries tend to be slightly less expensive than the national average as well. All in all, Dover offers a comfortable living situation at an affordable price.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesDoverNorth CarolinaUnited States
  83.691.0100.0
  9396.5100
  128.6107.2100.0
  32.283.1100.0
  $118,400$289,300$338,100
  98.2%99.2%100.0%
  69.983.9100.0
  97.289.2100.0

   100=National Average

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