HEAD TO HEAD
Dubuque vs Kalamazoo
Dubuque and Kalamazoo split the factors 2–2 — it comes down to which ones you weight.
Dubuque, IA
wins 2 of 5 factors
Kalamazoo, MI
wins 2 of 5 factors
Match scores, side by side
| Factor | Dubuque | Kalamazoo |
|---|---|---|
| Affordable to buy | 89 | 89 |
| Affordable to rent | 90 ◆ | 84 |
| Climate comfort | 34 | 41 ◆ |
| Plenty of sunshine | 41 ◆ | 36 |
| Big-city amenities | 4 | 54 ◆ |
By the numbers
| Figure | Dubuque | Kalamazoo |
|---|---|---|
| Typical home value | $279K | $280K |
| Typical rent | $1,123/mo | $1,298/mo |
| Average temperature | 8.6°C | 9.2°C |
| Sunshine (solar) | 3.93 kWh/m²/day | 3.77 kWh/m²/day |
| Metro size rank | #396 | #190 |
Home & rent Zillow, May 2026 · climate & sunshine NASA POWER climatology. Scores are normalised 0–100 across all metros; higher is better. A research aid, not advice.