Moline, Illinois vs. Decorah, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Decorah, Iowa is 13.5% more expensive than Moline, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $56,769 in Decorah, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Moline, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Decorah, Iowa is more expensive than Moline, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
90% more expensive in Decorah
than in Moline, Illinois
Moline, IL vs. Decorah, IA
Compared to Moline, Decorah is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.5% 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
  5.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  63.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.7% higher
  Commute
  22.7% lower
  Health
  35.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.8% lower