Dover, NJ Cost of Living


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Dover cost of living score
136.6
More expensive
36.6% higher
than the US average
14.0% higher
than the New Jersey average
Dover, New Jersey gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 136.6, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 36.6% higher than the U.S. average and 14.0% lower than the average for New Jersey.

Dover, NJ

Housing costs in Dover?
A typical home costs $401,000, which is 18.6% more expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 7.2% less expensive than the average New Jersey home, at $432,100. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Dover costs $1,800 per month, which is 25.9% more than the national average of $1,430 and 5.0% more than the state average of $1,710.

Can I afford Dover?
To live comfortably in Dover, New Jersey, a minimum annual income of $76,680 for a family, and $60,000 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Dover?
The cost of living in Dover, NJ is generally affordable. The median home value is $264,900, which is lower than the national average. The median household income is slightly higher than the national average, and most of the local residents report that their housing costs are within their budgets. Additionally, groceries and other goods tend to be more affordable here compared to other parts of New Jersey. Overall, Dover has a low cost of living compared to many other parts of the state.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesDoverNew JerseyUnited States
  136.6119.8100.0
  104.2105.8100
  99.496.9100.0
  126.9136.4100.0
  $401,000$432,100$338,100
  103.2%109.2%100.0%
  127.6127.7100.0
  143.9112.5100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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Over 14 years ago

I thought I'd seen it all. From Indiana cornfields, to the PCH, Boston's rush hour, the North side of Chicago during a Cubs game, to Manhattan just before the last train  More

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Over 14 years ago

I thought I'd seen it all. From Indiana cornfields, to the PCH, Boston's rush hour, the North side of Chicago during a Cubs game, to Manhattan just before the last train  More

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