East Moline, IL vs West Frankfort, IL

West Frankfort is moderately more affordable than East Moline, with a 12.3% lower cost of living index. East Moline scores 67 compared to 60 for West Frankfort, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of East Moline 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 $673/month in West Frankfort — a 23% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: West Frankfort is more affordable at $72,500 median vs $135,300.

Median household income in East Moline is $63,328 compared to $48,143 in West Frankfort (+31.5%). While East Moline is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of East Moline spend roughly 15.7% of their income on rent, less than the 16.8% in West Frankfort.