Dubuque, Iowa vs. West Palm Beach, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in West Palm Beach, Florida is 31.7% more expensive than Dubuque, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $65,854 in West Palm Beach, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in Dubuque, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, West Palm Beach, Florida is more expensive than Dubuque, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
90% more expensive in West Palm Beach
than in Dubuque, Iowa
Dubuque, IA vs. West Palm Beach, FL
Compared to Dubuque, West Palm Beach is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  31.7% 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
  9.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  52.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.5% lower
  Commute
  79.9% higher
  Health
  3.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.7% higher

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