Dover, NH vs Londonderry, NH

Dover is moderately more affordable than Londonderry, with a 10.8% lower cost of living index. Dover scores 118 compared to 132 for Londonderry, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Londonderry can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Dover is $1,540/month compared to $1,917/month in Londonderry — a 20% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Dover is more affordable at $398,500 median vs $433,100.

Median household income in Dover is $92,748 compared to $113,109 in Londonderry (-18%). While Londonderry is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Dover spend roughly 19.9% of their income on rent, less than the 20.3% in Londonderry.

Climate-wise, Londonderry is notably warmer with an average of 50.1°F compared to 47.1°F in Dover. Dover receives more rainfall at 47.8" per year compared to 40.4" in Londonderry.