Iowa City, Iowa vs. Rock Island, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Rock Island, Illinois is 17.2% cheaper than Iowa City, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $41,399 in Rock Island, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Iowa City, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Rock Island, Illinois is cheaper than Iowa City, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
57% cheaper in Rock Island
than in Iowa City, Iowa
Iowa City, IA vs. Rock Island, IL
Compared to Iowa City, Rock Island is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  17.2% 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
  7.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  63.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.5% lower
  Commute
  13.4% higher
  Health
  9.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.2% lower