salaryRent is lower than in 72% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs under 3 years of household income, which is easy by U.S. standards. Commutes are short, about 19 minutes.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $50,400 a year. That is $24 an hour at a full-time job.
Is rent cheaper than other Illinois cities?
Yes. Rent here is cheaper than in most of Illinois. It is number 110 of 334 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in East Moline?
Share of households by yearly income. 16.5% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in East Moline
| Size | East Moline | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $946 | $1,338 |
| 1 bedroom | $740 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,076 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,042 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,324 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is East Moline overall?
Everyday prices in Illinois overall are same as the U.S. average (index 100.0, U.S. = 100).
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024. City-level data is not published for East Moline, so the Illinois figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in East Moline
Life in East Moline
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in East Moline?
Buying is cheaper month to month: about $326 a month less than renting.
Owning assumes a typical $134,600 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $13,460 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in East Moline, IL?
Renting in East Moline costs a median of about $1,260 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Illinois median is $1,517.
How much do I need to make to live in East Moline?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $50,400 a year, or $24 an hour at a full-time job.
Is East Moline cheap or expensive?
East Moline is rated OK: rent takes 22.7% of the typical household income of $66,629. It ranks 110th cheapest of 334 Illinois cities we track.
How much are property taxes in East Moline?
The median homeowner in East Moline pays $3,576 a year in property taxes, about 2.66% of the median home value.
Is East Moline more expensive than the national average?
Overall prices in Illinois are same as the U.S. average, according to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
How much does a house cost in East Moline?
The median home value in East Moline is $134,600, about 2.0 times the typical yearly household income.
20,904 people live in East Moline. Numbers are typical (middle) values.