Worcester, Massachusetts vs. Dubuque, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Dubuque, Iowa is 22.0% cheaper than Worcester, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $39,010 in Dubuque, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Worcester, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Dubuque, Iowa is cheaper than Worcester, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
42% cheaper in Dubuque
than in Worcester, Massachusetts
Worcester, MA vs. Dubuque, IA
Compared to Worcester, Dubuque is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  22.0% 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
  8.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  35.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.2% lower
  Commute
  25.8% lower
  Health
  9.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.9% lower

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