Cost of Living Calculator - Dubuque, Iowa vs Oak Brook, Illinois


The cost of living in Oak Brook, Illinois is 79.1% more expensive than Dubuque, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $98,530 in Oak Brook, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Dubuque, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Oak Brook, Illinois is more expensive than Dubuque, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
278% more expensive in Oak Brook
than in Dubuque, Iowa
Dubuque, IA vs Oak Brook, IL
Compared to Dubuque, Oak Brook is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  79.1% 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
  11.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  333.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.8% lower
  Commute
  71.9% higher
  Health
  9.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.0% higher

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