Bellingham, Washington vs. Dubuque, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Dubuque, Iowa is 33.4% cheaper than Bellingham, Washington.

You would need a salary of $33,279 in Dubuque, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Bellingham, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Dubuque, Iowa is cheaper than Bellingham, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
65% cheaper in Dubuque
than in Bellingham, Washington
Bellingham, WA vs. Dubuque, IA
Compared to Bellingham, Dubuque is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  33.4% lower
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  6.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  63.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  41.5% higher
  Commute
  13.7% lower
  Health
  7.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.8% lower