Dubuque, Iowa vs. Naperville, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Naperville, Illinois is 48.5% more expensive than Dubuque, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $178,244 in Naperville, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Dubuque, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Naperville, Illinois is more expensive than Dubuque, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
136% more expensive in Naperville
than in Dubuque, Iowa
Dubuque, IA vs. Naperville, IL
Compared to Dubuque, Naperville is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  48.5% 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
  5.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  153.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.4% lower
  Commute
  79.2% higher
  Health
  9.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.2% higher