Concord, NH vs Dover, NH

Concord is moderately more affordable than Dover, with a 10.5% lower cost of living index. Concord scores 106 compared to 118 for Dover, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Dover can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Concord is $1,360/month compared to $1,540/month in Dover — a 12% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Concord is more affordable at $323,700 median vs $398,500.

Median household income in Concord is $83,701 compared to $92,748 in Dover (-9.8%). The higher salaries in Dover partially offset the cost difference, but don't fully close the gap. Looking at affordability, residents of Concord spend roughly 19.5% of their income on rent, less than the 19.9% in Dover.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (47.2°F vs 47.1°F). Dover receives more rainfall at 47.8" per year compared to 42" in Concord.