Grand Rapids, Michigan vs. Dubuque, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Dubuque, Iowa is 8.4% cheaper than Grand Rapids, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $45,810 in Dubuque, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Grand Rapids, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Dubuque, Iowa is cheaper than Grand Rapids, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
15% cheaper in Dubuque
than in Grand Rapids, Michigan
Grand Rapids, MI vs. Dubuque, IA
Compared to Grand Rapids, Dubuque is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  8.4% 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
  0.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  4.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.3% lower
  Commute
  25.6% lower
  Health
  29.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.1% higher