East Moline, IL vs Sandwich, IL

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. East Moline is 22.7% cheaper than Sandwich. With a cost index of 67 vs 87, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from East Moline to Sandwich should plan for substantially higher expenses across most categories.

On the housing front, median rent in East Moline is $826/month compared to $1,044/month in Sandwich — a 21% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: East Moline is more affordable at $135,300 median vs $239,600.

Median household income in East Moline is $63,328 compared to $77,027 in Sandwich (-17.8%). The higher salaries in Sandwich partially offset the cost difference, but don't fully close the gap. Looking at affordability, residents of East Moline spend roughly 15.7% of their income on rent, less than the 16.3% in Sandwich.