Lexington, South Carolina vs. Dubuque, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Dubuque, Iowa is 11.7% cheaper than Lexington, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $44,133 in Dubuque, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Lexington, South Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Dubuque, Iowa is cheaper than Lexington, South Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
21% cheaper in Dubuque
than in Lexington, South Carolina
Lexington, SC vs. Dubuque, IA
Compared to Lexington, Dubuque is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.7% 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
  3.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  6.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.9% lower
  Commute
  21.9% lower
  Health
  10.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.8% higher