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Cost & Benefits

Buffalo vs Rock Island

Simple answer

You'd likely save $38 a month in Buffalo.

Typical rent is $842 in Rock Island and $804 in Buffalo. This is the Census typical rent, not a promise about your lease.

Buffalo

Iowa

Typical rent
$804
Typical pay
$69,728 a year
2-bedroom fair rent
$1,056
Price index
89.1 (metro)

Rock Island

Illinois

Typical rent
$842
Typical pay
$59,041 a year
2-bedroom fair rent
$1,056
Price index
89.1 (metro)

Benefits after a move

Benefit rules change with the state, not the city. Check both state guides before you move.