HEAD TO HEAD
Dover vs Evansville
Evansville leads Dover on 4 of 5 factors — but the right pick depends on your priorities.
Dover, DE
wins 1 of 5 factors
Evansville, IN
wins 4 of 5 factors
Match scores, side by side
| Factor | Dover | Evansville |
|---|---|---|
| Affordable to buy | 82 | 92 ◆ |
| Affordable to rent | 69 | 91 ◆ |
| Climate comfort | 67 ◆ | 66 |
| Plenty of sunshine | 45 | 48 ◆ |
| Big-city amenities | 41 | 60 ◆ |
By the numbers
| Figure | Dover | Evansville |
|---|---|---|
| Typical home value | $372K | $227K |
| Typical rent | $1,713/mo | $1,087/mo |
| Average temperature | 13.4°C | 13.4°C |
| Sunshine (solar) | 4.07 kWh/m²/day | 4.19 kWh/m²/day |
| Metro size rank | #244 | #165 |
Home & rent Zillow, May 2026 · climate & sunshine NASA POWER climatology. Scores are normalised 0–100 across all metros; higher is better. A research aid, not advice.