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Dubuque, IA vs Glencoe, MN

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Is it cheaper to live in Glencoe or is it cheaper to live in Dubuque?
- Glencoe is 0.7% less expensive than Dubuque.

Which city has more affordable housing, Glencoe or Dubuque?
- Glencoe housing costs are 7.7% more expensive than Dubuque housing costs.

Is Health Care more affordable in Dubuque or is Health Care more affordable in Glencoe.
- Health related expenses are 21.7% less in Glencoe.
 Dubuque, IAGlencoe, MNUnited States
 Overall  Unlock84.3100
 Food & Groceries96.1  Unlock100
 Health  Unlock82.1100
 Housing62.0  Unlock100
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$205,500$338,100
 Utilities99  Unlock100
 Transportation  Unlock77.0100
 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 Glencoe    1 Reviews

Over 18 years ago

The best phrase to describe Glencoe is static doldrums. Despair is a way of life here. This place is such a downer the tourists leave before they even get there.   More

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