Sun Prairie, Wisconsin vs. Dubuque, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Dubuque, Iowa is 17.8% cheaper than Sun Prairie, Wisconsin.

You would need a salary of $41,082 in Dubuque, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Sun Prairie, Wisconsin.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Dubuque, Iowa is cheaper than Sun Prairie, Wisconsin
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
42% cheaper in Dubuque
than in Sun Prairie, Wisconsin
Sun Prairie, WI vs. Dubuque, IA
Compared to Sun Prairie, Dubuque is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  17.8% 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
  2.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  39.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.3% lower
  Commute
  18.8% lower
  Health
  12.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.9% lower