Dover, NH
Salary intelligence, cost of living, and affordability data
Avg Salary
$69,499
across all roles
Cost Index
95
Below Average
Avg Rent
$1,409/mo
1-bed apartment
Affordability
6/10
Moderate Affordability
How affordable is Dover?
Moderate Affordability
Purchasing power score: 1.73× (take-home ÷ living costs)
With a cost of living index of 95 (US avg = 100) and average disposable income of $1,778/mo, Dover is a mid-tier cost market with reasonable affordability across most income levels.
Cost of Living Benchmarks
Cost Index
95
US avg = 100
Est. Monthly Rent
$1,409
1-bed, city avg
Avg Disposable
$1,778
after taxes + living costs
Median Salary
$60,973
across all tracked roles
Purchasing Power
1.73×
take-home ÷ costs
Jobs Tracked
1582
job titles with data
Highest-Paying Jobs in Dover
By gross annual salary
- $219,909
- $218,788
- $217,261
- $217,238
- $216,130
- $214,622
- $213,390
- $211,025
- $211,013
- $210,798
Best Jobs for Disposable Income
After taxes and living costs
- $10,968/mo
- $10,900/mo
- $10,807/mo
- $10,726/mo
- $10,659/mo
- $10,571/mo
- $10,567/mo
- $10,427/mo
- $10,427/mo
- $10,335/mo
Jobs With Tightest Budgets in Dover
These roles leave the least disposable income after living costs — worth knowing before accepting an offer.
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All data derived from BLS OEWS metro data and regional cost-of-living indices. Figures are estimates; verify with local sources before making decisions.