2025 Compare Cities Cost of Living:
North Platte, NE vs Dubuque, IA

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Is it cheaper to live in Dubuque or is it cheaper to live in North Platte?
- Dubuque is 3.5% more expensive than North Platte.

Which city has more affordable housing, Dubuque or North Platte?
- Dubuque housing costs are 19.0% more expensive than North Platte housing costs.

Is Health Care more affordable in North Platte or is Health Care more affordable in Dubuque.
- Health related expenses are 31.3% less in Dubuque.
 North Platte, NEDubuque, IAUnited States
 Overall  Unlock84.9100
 Food & Groceries96.0  Unlock100
 Health  Unlock104.8100
 Housing52.1  Unlock100
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$208,400$338,100
 Utilities91  Unlock100
 Transportation  Unlock70.8100
 Miscellaneous115.1  Unlock100
100 = National Average (Below 100 means cheaper than the US average. Above 100 means more expensive.)
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Reviews for North Platte    2 Reviews

Over 14 years ago

I live in North Platte,Ne..I used to call St.Louis,Mo. my home until crime became so bad.Although the economy is effecting the nation,"there is a lot of work here.North  More

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Over 17 years ago

like most towns for doctors;their are good and bad. for example what they can't find here on an x-ray or mri can easily be found by others doctors wheir they know how to  More

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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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