Dubuque, Iowa vs. Palm Bay, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Palm Bay, Florida is 10.2% more expensive than Dubuque, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $44,098 in Palm Bay, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in Dubuque, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Palm Bay, Florida is more expensive than Dubuque, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
44% more expensive in Palm Bay
than in Dubuque, Iowa
Dubuque, IA vs. Palm Bay, FL
Compared to Dubuque, Palm Bay is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.2% 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
  3.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  12.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.9% lower
  Commute
  25.8% higher
  Health
  4.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.1% lower