Cost of living in Dover city, DE
Same ZIP as the dashboard tabs above. Ranges use national cost factors and BEA regional price parities — prices here run about even with the U.S. average. Not appraisals, bids, or tax advice.
- Median household income
- $66,885
- Median home value
- $281,000
- Median rent
- $1,130
- Price parity (U.S. = 100)
- 99.8
- about even with the U.S. average
Common home jobs in this ZIP
Six planning ranges for this code. Open a card to keep the ZIP in the calculator.
Roof replacement (asphalt shingle, typical single-family)
$5,490 – $21,958
Local range
Central AC replacement (condenser + coil ballpark)
$3,493 – $11,977
Local range
Water heater replacement (tank, standard install)
$898 – $2,795
Local range
Fence install (wood privacy, ~150–200 linear ft)
$2,495 – $8,983
Local range
Window replacement (per average vinyl window, installed)
$399 – $1,397
Local range
Pest control / general exterminator (initial + first year ballpark)
$150 – $898
Local range
- Electricity (900 kWh/mo)
- $174
- RPP vintage
- 2024
Refine roof replacement (asphalt shingle, typical single-family) for ZIP 19904
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Local range · DE
$5,490 – $21,958
Adjusted with BEA RPP (99.81). Planning estimate only — not a bid.
Approximate planning estimate only — not a bid or quote. Materials, access, codes, and local labor vary widely. Verify with licensed local providers.
All 38 cost guides for ZIP 19904
Home
Contractor ballparks for roofs, HVAC, and common home projects.
Life
Planning ranges for moving, storage, funerals, and filings.
Auto
Typical shop ranges for brakes, tires, oil, and batteries.
Health
National cash-pay ranges for common imaging — not insurance quotes.
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