Ithaca, New York vs. Dubuque, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Dubuque, Iowa is 16.7% cheaper than Ithaca, New York.

You would need a salary of $41,667 in Dubuque, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Ithaca, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Dubuque, Iowa is cheaper than Ithaca, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
37% cheaper in Dubuque
than in Ithaca, New York
Ithaca, NY vs. Dubuque, IA
Compared to Ithaca, Dubuque is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.7% 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
  8.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  34.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.4% lower
  Commute
  12.4% lower
  Health
  9.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.8% lower