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Dubuque, IA is a beautiful city located in Northeastern Iowa. It is home to many local businesses such as Dubuque Bank and Trust, Theisen's Home Farm & Auto, and The Petting Zoo Daycare. In addition to these local companies, Dubuque also offers a variety of recreational activities like the National Mississippi River Museum & Aquarium and the Mystique Community Ice Center. When it comes to the cost of living in Dubuque, it is slightly lower than the national average. On average, a 2 bedroom apartment in Dubuque costs $940 compared to $1,430 nationally. Additionally, grocery prices are 4% lower than the national index at 96 in comparison to 100. In conclusion, Dubuque is a great place to live with its low cost of living and plentiful amenities!

Dubuque has an unemployment rate of 4.6%. The US average is 6.0%.

Dubuque has seen the job market increase by 0.3% over the last year. Future job growth over the next ten years is predicted to be 22.9%, which is lower than the US average of 33.5%.

Tax Rates for Dubuque
- The Sales Tax Rate for Dubuque is 7.0%. The US average is 7.3%.
- The Income Tax Rate for Dubuque is 9.0%. The US average is 4.6%.
- Tax Rates can have a big impact when Comparing Cost of Living.

Income and Salaries for Dubuque
- The average income of a Dubuque resident is $25,148 a year. The US average is $28,555 a year.
- The Median household income of a Dubuque resident is $58,691 a year. The US average is $69,021 a year.

Income by Population Percent

  EconomyDubuque, IowaUnited States
  4.66
  -6.5%-6.2%
  22.9%33.5%
  7.0%6.2%
  7.4%4.6%
  $32,429$37,638
  $58,691$69,021
  $78,659$85,028
  Population by Occupation
  0.3%1.2%
  0.0%0.5%
  4.0%6.8%
  15.5%10.0%
  3.3%2.5%
  13.9%11.0%
  3.5%4.8%
  0.3%0.8%
  2.0%1.9%
  6.1%4.7%
  0.5%1.9%
  5.3%7.6%
  0.1%0.1%
  2.6%4.2%
  10.4%9.3%
  15.1%14.0%
  2.9%2.1%
  7.3%7.0%
  4.8%4.8%
  2.0%4.7%
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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 4 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 6 years ago

Dubuque, IA is a great town to live   More

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