Dubuque, Iowa vs. Alpharetta, Georgia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Alpharetta, Georgia is 54.0% more expensive than Dubuque, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $115,518 in Alpharetta, Georgia to maintain the standard of living you have in Dubuque, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Alpharetta, Georgia is more expensive than Dubuque, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
190% more expensive in Alpharetta
than in Dubuque, Iowa
Dubuque, IA vs. Alpharetta, GA
Compared to Dubuque, Alpharetta is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  54.0% higher
      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
  7.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  146.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.2% higher
  Commute
  70.5% higher
  Health
  5.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.0% higher