Escondido, California vs. Dubuque, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Dubuque, Iowa is 43.7% cheaper than Escondido, California.

You would need a salary of $12,672 in Dubuque, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Escondido, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Dubuque, Iowa is cheaper than Escondido, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
71% cheaper in Dubuque
than in Escondido, California
Escondido, CA vs. Dubuque, IA
Compared to Escondido, Dubuque is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  43.7% 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
  11.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  70.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.6% lower
  Commute
  35.8% lower
  Health
  17.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.4% lower