Sterling, Kansas vs. Dubuque, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Dubuque, Iowa is 15.5% more expensive than Sterling, Kansas.

You would need a salary of $57,746 in Dubuque, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Sterling, Kansas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Dubuque, Iowa is more expensive than Sterling, Kansas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
94% more expensive in Dubuque
than in Sterling, Kansas
Sterling, KS vs. Dubuque, IA
Compared to Sterling, Dubuque is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.5% 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
  4.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  106.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.7% lower
  Commute
  7.9% higher
  Health
  2.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.2% higher