Cost of Living Calculator - Portland, Maine vs Dubuque, Iowa


The cost of living in Dubuque, Iowa is 26.7% cheaper than Portland, Maine.

You would need a salary of $36,640 in Dubuque, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Portland, Maine.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Dubuque, Iowa is cheaper than Portland, Maine
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
53% cheaper in Dubuque
than in Portland, Maine
Portland, ME vs Dubuque, IA
Compared to Portland, Dubuque is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  26.7% 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
  13.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  48.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.0% lower
  Commute
  7.3% lower
  Health
  15.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.6% lower

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