Dubuque, Iowa vs. Iowa City, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Iowa City, Iowa is 6.3% more expensive than Dubuque, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $53,171 in Iowa City, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Dubuque, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Iowa City, Iowa is more expensive than Dubuque, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
27% more expensive in Iowa City
than in Dubuque, Iowa
Dubuque, IA vs. Iowa City, IA
Compared to Dubuque, Iowa City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  6.3% 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
  3.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  41.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.8% lower
  Commute
  3.2% lower
  Health
  0.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.8% higher