Lumberton, North Carolina vs. Dubuque, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Dubuque, Iowa is 14.7% more expensive than Lumberton, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $57,343 in Dubuque, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Lumberton, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Dubuque, Iowa is more expensive than Lumberton, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
56% more expensive in Dubuque
than in Lumberton, North Carolina
Lumberton, NC vs. Dubuque, IA
Compared to Lumberton, Dubuque is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  14.7% 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
  3.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  83.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.5% lower
  Commute
  1.0% higher
  Health
  8.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.5% higher