Cost of Living Calculator - Dubuque, Iowa vs Waterloo, Iowa


The cost of living in Waterloo, Iowa is 12.2% cheaper than Dubuque, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $43,902 in Waterloo, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Dubuque, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Waterloo, Iowa is cheaper than Dubuque, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
41% cheaper in Waterloo
than in Dubuque, Iowa
Dubuque, IA vs Waterloo, IA
Compared to Dubuque, Waterloo is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.2% 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
  3.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  40.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.1% lower
  Commute
  9.2% lower
  Health
  0.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.0% lower

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