Ottumwa, Iowa vs. Dubuque, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Dubuque, Iowa is 18.3% more expensive than Ottumwa, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $88,745 in Dubuque, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Ottumwa, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Dubuque, Iowa is more expensive than Ottumwa, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
113% more expensive in Dubuque
than in Ottumwa, Iowa
Ottumwa, IA vs. Dubuque, IA
Compared to Ottumwa, Dubuque is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.3% 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
  4.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  122.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.2% lower
  Commute
  12.7% higher
  Health
  12.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.0% higher