Moorhead, MN vs Rock Island, IL

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.

Moorhead

73.5

#728 nationally

vs

Rock Island

81.7

#39 nationally

Moorhead leads in crime level (10.0 vs 14.9). Rock Island leads in walk score (44 vs 34). Moorhead leads in median household income ($68,680 vs $55,732).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Moorhead, MN Rock Island, IL
WhereAtHome Score 73.5 (#728) 81.7 (#39)
Population 45,202 36,132
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $291,592 $129,626
Median Household Income $68,680 $55,732
Average Commute 17.7 min 19.2 min
Walk Score 34 44
Crime Level 10.0 14.9
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 101 89
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored Even D+9.6