Dubuque, Iowa vs. Saco, Maine

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Saco, Maine is 28.5% more expensive than Dubuque, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $64,268 in Saco, Maine to maintain the standard of living you have in Dubuque, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Saco, Maine is more expensive than Dubuque, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
106% more expensive in Saco
than in Dubuque, Iowa
Dubuque, IA vs. Saco, ME
Compared to Dubuque, Saco is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  28.5% 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
  13.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  72.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.2% higher
  Commute
  17.1% higher
  Health
  13.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.0% higher