Grand Rapids, Minnesota vs. Dubuque, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Dubuque, Iowa is 4.5% more expensive than Grand Rapids, Minnesota.

You would need a salary of $52,229 in Dubuque, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Grand Rapids, Minnesota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Dubuque, Iowa is more expensive than Grand Rapids, Minnesota
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
47% more expensive in Dubuque
than in Grand Rapids, Minnesota
Grand Rapids, MN vs. Dubuque, IA
Compared to Grand Rapids, Dubuque is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  4.5% 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
  1.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  4.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.6% higher
  Commute
  8.8% higher
  Health
  22.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.3% higher