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Dubuque, IA vs Apple Valley, MN

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Is it cheaper to live in Apple Valley or is it cheaper to live in Dubuque?
- Apple Valley is 25.0% more expensive than Dubuque.

Which city has more affordable housing, Apple Valley or Dubuque?
- Apple Valley housing costs are 91.1% more expensive than Dubuque housing costs.

Is Health Care more affordable in Dubuque or is Health Care more affordable in Apple Valley.
- Health related expenses are 28.7% less in Apple Valley.
 Dubuque, IAApple Valley, MNUnited States
 Overall  Unlock106.1100
 Food & Groceries96.1  Unlock100
 Health  Unlock74.7100
 Housing62.0  Unlock100
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$357,900$338,100
 Utilities99  Unlock100
 Transportation  Unlock106.4100
 Miscellaneous114.3  Unlock100
100 = National Average (Below 100 means cheaper than the US average. Above 100 means more expensive.)
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Reviews for Dubuque    15 Reviews

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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Over 5 years ago

I've lived in Dubuque for over 25 years. Dubuque is not a very good place to live if you are open minded and want to experience new things. Dubuque is an old town with  More

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Over 7 years ago

Dubuque, IA is a great town to live   More

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Reviews for Apple Valley    5 Reviews

Over 15 years ago

Being ex military, I have traveled to a lot of States. If I had my way, Id live in San Diego, but I can't afford it. My second choice would be Mn. There are lots of  More

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Over 16 years ago

Apple Valley is a somewhat boring place to live. Most of the houses look the same. They are painted the same to conform to rules. Mostly chain stores but I prefer  More

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Over 17 years ago

Quiet w lots of parks and low  More

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