Dover, NJ vs Yardville, NJ

Yardville is moderately more affordable than Dover, with a 8.2% lower cost of living index. Dover scores 121 compared to 112 for Yardville, 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 Dover is $1,743/month compared to $1,614/month in Yardville — a 8% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Yardville is more affordable at $326,400 median vs $347,100.

Median household income in Dover is $70,519 compared to $100,776 in Yardville (-30%). Yardville offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Dover spend roughly 29.7% of their income on rent, more than the 19.2% in Yardville.