Dubuque, Iowa vs. Minneapolis, Minnesota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Minneapolis, Minnesota is 28.0% more expensive than Dubuque, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $92,637 in Minneapolis, Minnesota to maintain the standard of living you have in Dubuque, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Minneapolis, Minnesota is more expensive than Dubuque, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
41% more expensive in Minneapolis
than in Dubuque, Iowa
Dubuque, IA vs. Minneapolis, MN
Compared to Dubuque, Minneapolis is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  28.0% 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
  5.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  71.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.1% higher
  Commute
  53.2% higher
  Health
  27.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.4% higher