2025 Compare Cities Rankings:
Dubuque, IA vs Reading, PA

Change Cities

Rankings for Dubuque

Dubuque Ranked
#17 America's Best and Worst Cities for Crime (Smallest Metro Areas)
The cities listed here are the 117 Smallest Metropolitan Statistical Areas, ranging in population from approximately 200,000 ... Read More

Dubuque Ranked
#112 America's Most (and Least) Stressful Cities (117 Smallest Metro Areas)
Between international terrorism and a struggling economy, today’s Americans are faced with more stress than ever. In this new st... Read More

Dubuque Ranked
#162 Best Green Cities
Country Home magazine, in conjunction with Sperlings BestPlaces, reveals that Burlington, Vermont is the 2007 Best Green Pla... Read More

Dubuque Ranked
#311 2005 Best Places to Live
2005 Best Places to Live Study.... Read More

Rankings for Reading

Reading Ranked
#21 America's Best and Worst Cities for Crime (Mid-Size Metro Areas)
Feeling safe and secure is especially important to Americans these days. Recent events have reminded us that the safety of our... Read More

Reading Ranked
#122 2005 Best Places to Live
2005 Best Places to Live Study.... Read More

Reading Ranked
#214 Best Green Cities
Country Home magazine, in conjunction with Sperlings BestPlaces, reveals that Burlington, Vermont is the 2007 Best Green Pla... Read More

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

   |    Reply

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

   |    Reply

Over 7 years ago

Dubuque, IA is a great town to live   More

   |    Reply

Start Your Review of Dubuque

Reviews for Reading    15 Reviews

Over 10 years ago

Having lived in Reading in the 1960's and early 1970's I can definitely say the city has gone downhill as it has in reality been a victim of two major forces; first  More

   |    Reply

Over 11 years ago

Berks County is beautiful in the fall. Cool, crisp air and the trees are a pallet of  More

   |    Reply

Over 12 years ago

Well to start, in the past 8 years ive lived in 7 states, some pros and cons. Tucson I loved in all respects except its not as nice as living in a small town but it  More

   |    Reply

Start Your Review of Reading


Premium Subscription
Includes Cost of Living compares for child care, utilities, transportation, health, taxes, housing for home owners vs renters, weather, insurance premiums and so much more.


The premier source for comprehensive city data for over 30 years.

© Best Places. All rights reserved.