Cost of Living Calculator - Dubuque, Iowa vs Topeka, Kansas


The cost of living in Topeka, Kansas is 3.9% cheaper than Dubuque, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $96,098 in Topeka, Kansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Dubuque, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Topeka, Kansas is cheaper than Dubuque, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
18% cheaper in Topeka
than in Dubuque, Iowa
Dubuque, IA vs Topeka, KS
Compared to Dubuque, Topeka is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  3.9% lower
      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
  2.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  29.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.6% higher
  Commute
  4.4% higher
  Health
  3.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.5% higher

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