Portland, Oregon vs. Dubuque, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Dubuque, Iowa is 38.1% cheaper than Portland, Oregon.

You would need a salary of $30,967 in Dubuque, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Portland, Oregon.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Dubuque, Iowa is cheaper than Portland, Oregon
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
61% cheaper in Dubuque
than in Portland, Oregon
Portland, OR vs. Dubuque, IA
Compared to Portland, Dubuque is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  38.1% 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
  7.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  62.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  23.4% higher
  Commute
  45.5% lower
  Health
  15.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.8% lower