Moline, IL Cost of Living


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Moline cost of living score
75.7
Less expensive
24.3% lower
than the US average
19.2% lower
than the Illinois average
Moline, Illinois gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 75.7, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 24.3% lower than the U.S. average and 19.2% higher than the average for Illinois.

Moline, IL

Housing costs in Moline?
A typical home costs $128,700, which is 61.9% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 46.8% less expensive than the average Illinois home, at $241,700. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Moline costs $930 per month, which is 35.0% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 35.5% cheaper than the state average of $1,260.

Can I afford Moline?
To live comfortably in Moline, Illinois, a minimum annual income of $24,480 for a family, and $30,000 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Moline?
The cost of living in Moline, IL is relatively affordable compared to other cities in the United States. The average rent for a two-bedroom apartment is around $800 per month, and groceries and other basic necessities are generally priced lower than the national average. Utilities are also more affordable than most locations due to the city's access to sources of cheap energy, such as wind power generated in nearby Iowa. Additionally, transportation costs are low thanks to the city's efficient public transit system. Overall, Moline is an excellent place for those looking for a quality home in an affordable area.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesMolineIllinoisUnited States
  75.793.7100.0
  93.394100
  94.396.9100.0
  40.380.2100.0
  $128,700$241,700$338,100
  91.6%97.7%100.0%
  77.2106.2100.0
  119.9107.8100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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Over 7 years ago

I spent the first 35 years of my life in the Illinois Quad Cities. Most of the time was spent in Moline. If you enjoy watersports, there are two rivers, and many  More

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I'm a student in the Quad Cities and have been living at The Mills with two of my friends. It's a newer complex and we haven't had any issues. Just in case anyone is  More

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I felt like I had to give a review after seeing some of the other posts about Moline. I moved here (from Chicago) a year ago, and I absolutely love it. I'll tell you  More

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