Romeoville, Illinois vs. Dubuque, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Dubuque, Iowa is 9.3% cheaper than Romeoville, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $68,031 in Dubuque, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Romeoville, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Dubuque, Iowa is cheaper than Romeoville, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
22% cheaper in Dubuque
than in Romeoville, Illinois
Romeoville, IL vs. Dubuque, IA
Compared to Romeoville, Dubuque is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  9.3% 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
  0.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  15.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.8% higher
  Commute
  26.0% lower
  Health
  9.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.5% higher