Cost of Living Calculator - West Chicago, Illinois vs Dubuque, Iowa


The cost of living in Dubuque, Iowa is 19.2% cheaper than West Chicago, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $60,591 in Dubuque, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in West Chicago, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Dubuque, Iowa is cheaper than West Chicago, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
32% cheaper in Dubuque
than in West Chicago, Illinois
West Chicago, IL vs Dubuque, IA
Compared to West Chicago, Dubuque is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.2% 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
  1.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  34.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.8% lower
  Commute
  36.7% lower
  Health
  11.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.0% lower

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