Dubuque, Iowa vs. Columbus, Indiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Columbus, Indiana is 1.5% more expensive than Dubuque, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $50,732 in Columbus, Indiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Dubuque, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Columbus, Indiana is more expensive than Dubuque, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
10% more expensive in Columbus
than in Dubuque, Iowa
Dubuque, IA vs. Columbus, IN
Compared to Dubuque, Columbus is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.5% 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
  1.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  1.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.1% higher
  Commute
  2.0% lower
  Health
  10.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.0% higher