Waukesha, Wisconsin vs. Dubuque, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Dubuque, Iowa is 18.1% cheaper than Waukesha, Wisconsin.

You would need a salary of $61,439 in Dubuque, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Waukesha, Wisconsin.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Dubuque, Iowa is cheaper than Waukesha, Wisconsin
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
27% cheaper in Dubuque
than in Waukesha, Wisconsin
Waukesha, WI vs. Dubuque, IA
Compared to Waukesha, Dubuque is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.1% 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
  2.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  32.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.0% lower
  Commute
  24.9% lower
  Health
  4.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.3% lower