East Moline, IL vs Romulus, MI
Side-by-side comparison of housing, income, commute, safety, and quality of life.
Score Snapshot
No universal winner
Scores summarize the published model. Use the objective metric differences below and your own priorities to choose.
East Moline
82.4
#26 nationally
Romulus
74.2
#625 nationally
East Moline leads in crime level (8.6 vs 24.1). East Moline leads in walk score (33 vs 16). East Moline leads in average commute (20.1 min vs 24.5 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | East Moline, IL | Romulus, MI |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 82.4 (#26) | 74.2 (#625) |
| Population | 20,806 | 24,702 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $156,179 | $206,880 |
| Median Household Income | $60,032 | $63,854 |
| Average Commute | 20.1 min | 24.5 min |
| Walk Score | 33 | 16 |
| Crime Level | 8.6 | 24.1 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 90 | 89 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+9.6 | D+29.0 |
B-
82.4 Score
East Moline, IL
Small Illinois city with local appeal
Median Home
$156,179
Population
20,806
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
33
Midwest
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C
74.2 Score
Romulus, MI
Small Michigan city with local appeal
Median Home
$206,880
Population
24,702
Crime
High
Walk Score
16
Midwest
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