Dubuque, Iowa vs. Ludington, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Ludington, Michigan is 3.9% cheaper than Dubuque, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $48,049 in Ludington, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Dubuque, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Ludington, Michigan is cheaper than Dubuque, Iowa
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
26% cheaper in Ludington
than in Dubuque, Iowa
Dubuque, IA vs. Ludington, MI
Compared to Dubuque, Ludington is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  3.9% 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
  4.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  25.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.9% lower
  Commute
  1.8% higher
  Health
  22.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.1% lower