Dubuque, Iowa vs. Raleigh, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Raleigh, North Carolina is 24.9% more expensive than Dubuque, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $152,351 in Raleigh, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Dubuque, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Raleigh, North Carolina is more expensive than Dubuque, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
104% more expensive in Raleigh
than in Dubuque, Iowa
Dubuque, IA vs. Raleigh, NC
Compared to Dubuque, Raleigh is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  24.9% 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
  4.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  73.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.5% higher
  Commute
  25.1% higher
  Health
  9.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.7% lower