Laurel, Mississippi vs. Dubuque, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Dubuque, Iowa is 13.9% more expensive than Laurel, Mississippi.

You would need a salary of $56,944 in Dubuque, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Laurel, Mississippi.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Dubuque, Iowa is more expensive than Laurel, Mississippi
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
68% more expensive in Dubuque
than in Laurel, Mississippi
Laurel, MS vs. Dubuque, IA
Compared to Laurel, Dubuque is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.9% 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
  0.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  40.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.1% lower
  Commute
  3.4% higher
  Health
  1.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.4% higher