East Moline, IL vs Normal, IL

East Moline is moderately more affordable than Normal, with a 13.8% lower cost of living index. East Moline scores 67 compared to 78 for Normal, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Normal can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in East Moline is $826/month compared to $974/month in Normal — a 15% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: East Moline is more affordable at $135,300 median vs $199,900.

Median household income in East Moline is $63,328 compared to $66,350 in Normal (-4.6%). Normal does offer higher incomes, but the salary premium barely offsets the higher cost of living, leaving residents with a tighter budget. Looking at affordability, residents of East Moline spend roughly 15.7% of their income on rent, less than the 17.6% in Normal.