Dubuque, Iowa vs. New York, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in New York, New York is 105.6% more expensive than Dubuque, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $165,434 in New York, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Dubuque, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, New York, New York is more expensive than Dubuque, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
224% more expensive in New York
than in Dubuque, Iowa
Dubuque, IA vs. New York, NY
Compared to Dubuque, New York is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  105.6% 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
  21.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  330.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  52.6% higher
  Commute
  155.8% higher
  Health
  21.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  21.4% higher