Lafayette, Louisiana vs. Dubuque, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Dubuque, Iowa is 6.8% cheaper than Lafayette, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $46,591 in Dubuque, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Lafayette, Louisiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Dubuque, Iowa is cheaper than Lafayette, Louisiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
1% cheaper in Dubuque
than in Lafayette, Louisiana
Lafayette, LA vs. Dubuque, IA
Compared to Lafayette, Dubuque is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  6.8% 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
  0.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  0.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.4% higher
  Commute
  30.2% lower
  Health
  8.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.2% higher