Moline, IL vs Washington, IL

Moline is moderately more affordable than Washington, with a 14.8% lower cost of living index. Moline scores 70 compared to 82 for Washington, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Washington can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Moline is $887/month compared to $1,087/month in Washington — a 18% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Moline is more affordable at $141,900 median vs $216,700.

Median household income in Moline is $63,959 compared to $91,360 in Washington (-30%). While Washington is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Moline spend roughly 16.6% of their income on rent, more than the 14.3% in Washington.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (51.2°F vs 52.7°F). Moline receives more rainfall at 38.3" per year compared to 37.6" in Washington.