Tampa, Florida vs. Dubuque, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Dubuque, Iowa is 20.9% cheaper than Tampa, Florida.

You would need a salary of $98,843 in Dubuque, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Tampa, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Dubuque, Iowa is cheaper than Tampa, Florida
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
45% cheaper in Dubuque
than in Tampa, Florida
Tampa, FL vs. Dubuque, IA
Compared to Tampa, Dubuque is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  20.9% 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
  8.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  27.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.4% higher
  Commute
  36.8% lower
  Health
  4.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.6% higher