| | Charlotte, NC | Dubuque, IA | United States |
| Overall | 102.5 | 84.9 | 100 |
| Food & Groceries | 99.2 | 96.1 | 100 |
| Health | 95.0 | 104.8 | 100 |
| Housing | 103.3 | 62.0 | 100 |
| Median Home Cost | $381,800 | $208,400 | $338,100 |
| Utilities | 9,830.0% | 9,860.0% | 10,000.0% |
| Transportation | 97.7 | 70.8 | 100 |
| Miscellaneous | 110.3 | 114.3 | 100 |
100 = National Average (Below 100 means cheaper than the US average. Above 100 means more expensive.)
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I have been here for 3 years. I enjoy it here. I travel all over the country for work. Dubuque is the perfect size of city for me. I was born and raised in the Pacific More
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