Wausau, Wisconsin vs. Dubuque, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Dubuque, Iowa is 1.7% more expensive than Wausau, Wisconsin.

You would need a salary of $50,868 in Dubuque, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Wausau, Wisconsin.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Dubuque, Iowa is more expensive than Wausau, Wisconsin
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
19% more expensive in Dubuque
than in Wausau, Wisconsin
Wausau, WI vs. Dubuque, IA
Compared to Wausau, Dubuque is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.7% 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
  4.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  41.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.6% higher
  Commute
  6.6% lower
  Health
  6.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.4% lower