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DUBUQUE vs. WEST DES MOINES
Cost of Living Comparison
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Dubuque, Iowa vs. West Des Moines, Iowa
Cost of Living Comparison
The cost of living in West Des Moines, Iowa is
8.4%
more expensive
than Dubuque, Iowa.
You would need a salary of
$65,049
in West Des Moines, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Dubuque, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, West Des Moines, Iowa is
more expensive
than Dubuque, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
35% more expensive in West Des Moines
than in Dubuque, Iowa
Dubuque, IA vs. West Des Moines, IA
Compared to Dubuque, West Des Moines is:
Homeowner
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
8.4% higher
Child Care
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Food
3.7% higher
Housing (Homeowner)
47.1% higher
Housing (Rent)
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Median Home Cost
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Utilities
9.4% lower
Commute
0.7% higher
Health
2.3% lower
Taxes
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Personal
8.8% lower
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