Dubuque, Iowa vs. Portland, Oregon

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Portland, Oregon is 61.5% more expensive than Dubuque, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $67,815 in Portland, Oregon to maintain the standard of living you have in Dubuque, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Portland, Oregon is more expensive than Dubuque, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
157% more expensive in Portland
than in Dubuque, Iowa
Dubuque, IA vs. Portland, OR
Compared to Dubuque, Portland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  61.5% 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
  7.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  165.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  19.0% lower
  Commute
  83.5% higher
  Health
  13.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.4% higher