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Dubuque, IA vs Billerica, MA

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Is it cheaper to live in Billerica or is it cheaper to live in Dubuque?
- Billerica is 70.4% more expensive than Dubuque.

Which city has more affordable housing, Billerica or Dubuque?
- Billerica housing costs are 208.7% more expensive than Dubuque housing costs.

Is Health Care more affordable in Dubuque or is Health Care more affordable in Billerica.
- Health related expenses are 15.9% less in Billerica.
 Dubuque, IABillerica, MAUnited States
 Overall  Unlock144.7100
 Food & Groceries96.1  Unlock100
 Health  Unlock88.1100
 Housing62.0  Unlock100
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$558,100$338,100
 Utilities99  Unlock100
 Transportation  Unlock98.6100
 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 Billerica    4 Reviews

Over 15 years ago

I'm really not complaining about living here. My husband and I are retired and I think the cost of living is higher here than many other places. We are trying to agree  More

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Over 16 years ago

Having lived in 3rd world countries in South America I can tell you that the entire area is headed in the same direction. Congestion is increasing, traffic is getting  More

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Over 16 years ago

Having lived in 3rd world countries down in South America I can honestly say that the entire area is headed in the same direction. Congestion is increasing, traffic is  More

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