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Cost of Living in Dover, DE

Population: 39,491 | Delaware

91
Cost of Living Index
US Average = 100

Dover is 9% less expensive than the national average.

95
Housing
82
Home Values
92
Regional Price

Income

Median Household Income
$58,336
vs US Median ($75,149)
-22%

Housing

Median Rent
$1,252/mo
Median Home Value
$248,500
Median Monthly Housing Cost
$1,274/mo

Everyday Prices in Dover

BLS Average Prices for the Dover, DE (Metropolitan Statistical Area) area

⛽
$2.96
Gasoline (regular)
per gallon
-3% vs US
🥚
$2.41
Eggs (grade A, large)
per dozen
-3% vs US
🥛
$3.89
Milk (whole)
per gallon
-3% vs US
🍞
$1.79
Bread (white)
per lb
-3% vs US
🍗
$4.00
Chicken breast
per lb
-3% vs US
⚡
$0.18
Electricity
per kWh
-4% vs US

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