Elgin, Illinois vs. Moline, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Moline, Illinois is 18.6% cheaper than Elgin, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $97,729 in Moline, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Elgin, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Moline, Illinois is cheaper than Elgin, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
51% cheaper in Moline
than in Elgin, Illinois
Elgin, IL vs. Moline, IL
Compared to Elgin, Moline is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.6% lower
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  3.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  45.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.3% lower
  Commute
  15.1% lower
  Health
  1.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.7% lower