East Moline, Illinois vs. Chicago, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Chicago, Illinois is 44.2% more expensive than East Moline, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $112,446 in Chicago, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in East Moline, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chicago, Illinois is more expensive than East Moline, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
137% more expensive in Chicago
than in East Moline, Illinois
East Moline, IL vs. Chicago, IL
Compared to East Moline, Chicago is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  44.2% higher
      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
  4.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  133.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.0% higher
  Commute
  71.2% higher
  Health
  6.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.7% higher