Dubuque, IA Cost of Living


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How much do I need to live in Dubuque, Iowa?
$3,330 / month
for a family, 38.3% less expensive than the national average A total of $39,960 for the year for a family.
$2,367 / month
for a single person, 50.3% less expensive than the national average A total of $28,400 for the year for a single person.

Dubuque cost of living score
84.9
Less expensive
15.1% lower
than the US average
6.0% higher
than the Iowa average
Dubuque, Iowa gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 84.9, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 15.1% lower than the U.S. average and 6.0% lower than the average for Iowa.

Dubuque, IA

Housing costs in Dubuque?
A typical home costs $208,400, which is 38.4% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 6.9% more expensive than the average Iowa home, at $194,900. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Dubuque costs $940 per month, which is 34.3% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and close to the state average of $930.

Can I afford Dubuque?
To live comfortably in Dubuque, Iowa, a minimum annual income of $39,960 for a family, and $28,400 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Dubuque?
Living in Dubuque, IA is an affordable option for many people. According to the US Census Bureau, the median house value in Dubuque is $208,400, which is significantly lower than the national average of $338,100. Similarly, the cost of living in Dubuque is 82 compared to the national average of 100. This means that overall prices for everyday items such as groceries, housing and utilities are lower in Dubuque compared to other parts of the country.
   Cost of living score
       Higher than 100 is more expensive than the national average.
       Lower than 100 is less expensive.
     CategoriesDubuqueIowaUnited States
    Unlock80.1100.0
  96.1  Unlock100.0
    Unlock108.2100.0
  62.0  Unlock100.0
    Unlock$194,900$338,100
  98.6  Unlock100.0
    Unlock71.4100.0
  114.3  Unlock100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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I have been here for 3 years. I enjoy it here. I travel all over the country for work. Dubuque is the perfect size of city for me. I was born and raised in the Pacific  More

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Over 5 years ago

I've lived in Dubuque for over 25 years. Dubuque is not a very good place to live if you are open minded and want to experience new things. Dubuque is an old town with  More

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Over 7 years ago

Dubuque, IA is a great town to live   More

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