Omaha, Nebraska vs. Dubuque, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Dubuque, Iowa is 8.7% cheaper than Omaha, Nebraska.

You would need a salary of $39,265 in Dubuque, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Omaha, Nebraska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Dubuque, Iowa is cheaper than Omaha, Nebraska
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
17% cheaper in Dubuque
than in Omaha, Nebraska
Omaha, NE vs. Dubuque, IA
Compared to Omaha, Dubuque is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  8.7% 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
  0.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  10.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.0% higher
  Commute
  13.3% lower
  Health
  8.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.8% higher