Jacksonville, IL vs Moline, IL

Jacksonville is moderately more affordable than Moline, with a 6.2% lower cost of living index. Jacksonville scores 65 compared to 70 for Moline, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Moline can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Jacksonville is $703/month compared to $887/month in Moline — a 21% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Jacksonville is more affordable at $128,300 median vs $141,900.

Median household income in Jacksonville is $62,615 compared to $63,959 in Moline (-2.1%). Moline 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 Jacksonville spend roughly 13.5% of their income on rent, less than the 16.6% in Moline.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (54°F vs 51.2°F). Moline receives more rainfall at 38.3" per year compared to 38" in Jacksonville.