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Cost & Benefits

Dubuque vs Galena

Simple answer

You'd likely save $112 a month in Galena.

Typical rent is $948 in Dubuque and $836 in Galena. This is the Census typical rent, not a promise about your lease.

Dubuque

Iowa

Typical rent
$948
Typical pay
$65,845 a year
2-bedroom fair rent
$1,131
Price index
87.3 (metro)

Galena

Illinois

Typical rent
$836
Typical pay
$58,689 a year
2-bedroom fair rent
$959
Price index
100.0 (state)

Benefits after a move

Benefit rules change with the state, not the city. Check both state guides before you move.