Zip 52001 (Dubuque, IA) Cost of Living


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Dubuque cost of living score
84.9
Less expensive
15.1% lower
than the US average
6.0% higher
than the Iowa average
Dubuque (zip 52001), Iowa gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 84.9, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 15.1% lower than the U.S. average and 6.0% lower than the average for Iowa.

Zip 52001 (Dubuque, IA)

Housing costs in Dubuque?
A typical home costs $172,700, which is 48.9% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 11.4% less expensive than the average Iowa home, at $194,900. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Dubuque costs $890 per month, which is 4.3% cheaper than the national average of $930 and 4.5% cheaper than the state average of $930.

Can I afford Dubuque?
To live comfortably in Dubuque (zip 52001), Iowa, a minimum annual income of $33,120 for a family, and $27,200 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Dubuque?
The cost of living in 52001 Dubuque, IA is fairly affordable. According to BestPlaces, the city scores a 91.3 out of 100 for its overall cost of living index. This is mainly due to the relatively low housing prices in the area, with an average one-bedroom apartment costing around $624 a month and a three-bedroom home averaging around $1,000. Prices for food, transportation and entertainment are also lower than the U.S. average which helps keep the overall cost of living very reasonable.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesDubuqueIowaUnited States
  84.980.1100.0
  94.994.4100
  104.8108.2100.0
  53.955.4100.0
  $172,700$194,900$338,100
  99.2%98.5%100.0%
  71.771.4100.0
  114.396.3100.0

   100=National Average

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