Mesa, Arizona vs. Dubuque, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Dubuque, Iowa is 24.4% cheaper than Mesa, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $94,557 in Dubuque, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Mesa, Arizona.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Dubuque, Iowa is cheaper than Mesa, Arizona
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
51% cheaper in Dubuque
than in Mesa, Arizona
Mesa, AZ vs. Dubuque, IA
Compared to Mesa, Dubuque is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  24.4% 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
  1.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  37.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.5% lower
  Commute
  37.9% lower
  Health
  13.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.6% higher