Dover, OH vs Ottawa, OH

Ottawa is moderately more affordable than Dover, with a 11.3% lower cost of living index. Dover scores 77 compared to 69 for Ottawa, 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 $1,004/month compared to $739/month in Ottawa — a 36% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Ottawa has cheaper rent, Dover actually has lower median home values ($172,600 vs $175,300).

Median household income in Dover is $61,918 compared to $66,268 in Ottawa (-6.6%). Ottawa 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 19.5% of their income on rent, more than the 13.4% in Ottawa.