Dubuque, Iowa vs. Bridgewater, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bridgewater, New Jersey is 69.5% more expensive than Dubuque, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $84,756 in Bridgewater, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Dubuque, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bridgewater, New Jersey is more expensive than Dubuque, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
181% more expensive in Bridgewater
than in Dubuque, Iowa
Dubuque, IA vs. Bridgewater, NJ
Compared to Dubuque, Bridgewater is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  69.5% higher
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  11.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  189.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.3% higher
  Commute
  96.8% higher
  Health
  7.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  19.4% higher