Roswell, New Mexico vs. Dubuque, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Dubuque, Iowa is 14.2% more expensive than Roswell, New Mexico.

You would need a salary of $57,103 in Dubuque, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Roswell, New Mexico.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Dubuque, Iowa is more expensive than Roswell, New Mexico
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
36% more expensive in Dubuque
than in Roswell, New Mexico
Roswell, NM vs. Dubuque, IA
Compared to Roswell, Dubuque is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  14.2% higher
      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
  4.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  10.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.9% higher
  Commute
  0.6% higher
  Health
  20.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.4% higher