Cost of Living in Dover, OH: Rent, Income & Home Prices

CheapRent takes 19 cents of every $1 people earn here.

🏠 Rent per month (2026)$1,10337% lower than U.S. average

💵 Families earn per year (2026)$69,322about $5,777/month · 20% lower than U.S. average

🔑 House price$193,70042% lower than U.S. average

Rent is lower than in 82% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs under 3 years of household income, which is easy by U.S. standards.

How much money do I need?

To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $44,120 a year. That is $21 an hour at a full-time job.

Is rent cheaper than other Ohio cities?

Yes. Rent here is cheaper than in most of Ohio. It is number 89 of 288 cities from cheapest to most expensive.

Dover

$1,103

$1,417

$1,659

$1,586

$1,067

$1,865

$1,002

How much do households earn in Dover?

Under $25k

19.1%

$25k–50k

20.3%

$50k–100k

31.7%

$100k–150k

18.8%

$150k+

4.7%

Share of households by yearly income. 23.4% of households earn $100,000 or more.

Rent by apartment size in Dover

Size	Dover	U.S. average
Studio	$844	$1,338
1 bedroom	$755	$1,324
2 bedrooms	$1,170	$1,509
3 bedrooms	$1,360	$1,698

Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.

How expensive is Dover overall?

Everyday prices in Ohio overall are 7% below the U.S. average (index 92.8, U.S. = 100).

Housing

Goods (food, clothes…)

Utilities

Other services

U.S. average

100

Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024. City-level data is not published for Dover, so the Ohio figure is shown.

Taxes and bills in Dover

🏛️ Property tax$2,491a year · 1.29% of home value · U.S. $3,119

⚡ Electric bill$145a month (typical) · U.S. $156

Life in Dover

Commute to work21.8 minU.S.: 26.4 min

College degree27%U.S.: 35.7%

Own their home59.6%U.S.: 65.2%

Below poverty line11.5%U.S.: 12.5%

Unemployment3.5%U.S.: 5.2%

Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Dover?

Renting is cheaper right now: about $241 a month less.

Renting

$1,103

Owning

$1,344

Owning assumes a typical $193,700 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $19,370 for the down payment.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in Dover, OH?

Renting in Dover costs a median of about $1,103 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Ohio median is $1,261.

How much do I need to make to live in Dover?

To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $44,120 a year, or $21 an hour at a full-time job.

Is Dover cheap or expensive?

Dover is rated Cheap: rent takes 19.1% of the typical household income of $69,322. It ranks 89th cheapest of 288 Ohio cities we track.

How much are property taxes in Dover?

The median homeowner in Dover pays $2,491 a year in property taxes, about 1.29% of the median home value.

Is Dover more expensive than the national average?

Overall prices in Ohio are 7% below the U.S. average, according to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.

How much does a house cost in Dover?

The median home value in Dover is $193,700, about 2.8 times the typical yearly household income.

13,053 people live in Dover. Numbers are typical (middle) values.

Is Dover, OH expensive to live in?