Cost of Living Calculator - Dubuque, Iowa vs Fairfax, Virginia


The cost of living in Fairfax, Virginia is 80.7% more expensive than Dubuque, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $135,549 in Fairfax, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Dubuque, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fairfax, Virginia is more expensive than Dubuque, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
213% more expensive in Fairfax
than in Dubuque, Iowa
Dubuque, IA vs Fairfax, VA
Compared to Dubuque, Fairfax is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  80.7% 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
  18.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  248.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.2% lower
  Commute
  80.2% higher
  Health
  2.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.4% higher

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