Dubuque, Iowa vs. Somerville, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Somerville, New Jersey is 45.1% more expensive than Dubuque, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $87,073 in Somerville, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Dubuque, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Somerville, New Jersey is more expensive than Dubuque, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
96% more expensive in Somerville
than in Dubuque, Iowa
Dubuque, IA vs. Somerville, NJ
Compared to Dubuque, Somerville is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  45.1% 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
  9.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  99.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.3% higher
  Commute
  79.0% higher
  Health
  7.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  19.1% higher