HEAD TO HEAD
Dubuque vs Vineland
Vineland leads Dubuque on 3 of 5 factors — but the right pick depends on your priorities.
Dubuque, IA
wins 1 of 5 factors
Vineland, NJ
wins 3 of 5 factors
Match scores, side by side
| Factor | Dubuque | Vineland |
|---|---|---|
| Affordable to buy | 89 | 89 |
| Affordable to rent | 90 ◆ | 73 |
| Climate comfort | 34 | 84 ◆ |
| Plenty of sunshine | 41 | 58 ◆ |
| Big-city amenities | 4 | 33 ◆ |
By the numbers
| Figure | Dubuque | Vineland |
|---|---|---|
| Typical home value | $279K | $279K |
| Typical rent | $1,123/mo | $1,604/mo |
| Average temperature | 8.6°C | 17.1°C |
| Sunshine (solar) | 3.93 kWh/m²/day | 4.52 kWh/m²/day |
| Metro size rank | #396 | #278 |
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.