Dubuque, Iowa vs. St. Louis, Missouri

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in St. Louis, Missouri is 0.9% more expensive than Dubuque, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $90,768 in St. Louis, Missouri to maintain the standard of living you have in Dubuque, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, St. Louis, Missouri is more expensive than Dubuque, Iowa
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
39% more expensive in St. Louis
than in Dubuque, Iowa
Dubuque, IA vs. St. Louis, MO
Compared to Dubuque, St. Louis is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  0.9% 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
  0.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  26.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.8% lower
  Commute
  39.1% higher
  Health
  10.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.3% lower