2025 Compare Cities Cost of Living:
Davenport, IA vs East Moline, IL

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Is it cheaper to live in East Moline or is it cheaper to live in Davenport?
- East Moline is 8.7% less expensive than Davenport.

Which city has more affordable housing, East Moline or Davenport?
- East Moline housing costs are 25.3% less expensive than Davenport housing costs.

Is Health Care more affordable in Davenport or is Health Care more affordable in East Moline.
- Health related expenses are 8.7% less in East Moline.
 Davenport, IAEast Moline, ILUnited States
 Overall  Unlock75.7100
 Food & Groceries95.2  Unlock100
 Health  Unlock94.3100
 Housing50.5  Unlock100
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$119,500$338,100
 Utilities91  Unlock100
 Transportation  Unlock80.9100
 Miscellaneous114.0  Unlock100
100 = National Average (Below 100 means cheaper than the US average. Above 100 means more expensive.)
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Reviews for Davenport    17 Reviews

Davenport is part of a larger metropolitan area, called the Quad Cities, which includes Illinois river cities just across the Mississippi. River related recreation,,  More

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Over 11 years ago

Lived in 12 SE cities before moving to Davenport. Quality of life is much better; ease of moving around with little to no interstate traffic. Grid layout makes it simple  More

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Over 11 years ago

Great local colleges and  More

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Reviews for East Moline    2 Reviews

We have lived in this area for 15 years. Over that time, property taxes have continually increased (today $11,000 annually for a $325,000 home). Now as we start to plan  More

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We are approaching retirement age. As we review our current situation, we find that we are going to have to sell our home and relocate - because we cannot afford the  More

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