Yankton, South Dakota vs. Dubuque, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Dubuque, Iowa is 0.7% cheaper than Yankton, South Dakota.

You would need a salary of $49,637 in Dubuque, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Yankton, South Dakota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Dubuque, Iowa is cheaper than Yankton, South Dakota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
12% cheaper in Dubuque
than in Yankton, South Dakota
Yankton, SD vs. Dubuque, IA
Compared to Yankton, Dubuque is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  0.7% 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
  2.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  10.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.0% higher
  Commute
  12.9% higher
  Health
  12.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.0% higher