What is the cost of living in Geneseo, IL?
According to the most recent data on the cost of living, Geneseo has an overall cost of living index of 92, which is 0.9x lower than the national index of 100.
Compared to Illinois, Geneseo has a cost of living index that's 0.9x lower than Illinois's index of 98.
The standard of living in Geneseo ranks as #88 most affordable out of the 336 places we measured in Illinois. By definition, that implies Geneseo ranks as the #248 most expensive place in the Prairie State.
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Geneseo Cost Of Living Vs. Illinois
Six factors go into calculating the cost of living index in Geneseo. Here is how it fares on each of the criteria:
The Services index in Geneseo is 95.
The Groceries index in Geneseo is 97.
The Health index in Geneseo is 88.
The Housing index in Geneseo is 97.
The Transportation index in Geneseo is 94.
The Utilities index in Geneseo is 94.
| Living Expense | Geneseo | Illinois | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 92 | 98 | 100 |
| Services | 95 | 99 | 100 |
| Groceries | 97 | 99 | 100 |
| Health | 88 | 96 | 100 |
| Housing | 97 | 101 | 100 |
| Transportation | 94 | 99 | 100 |
| Utilities | 94 | 101 | 100 |
Geneseo Cost Of Living Compared To Illinois Averages
Index where 100 = national average. Source: cost-of-living index 2026.
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Geneseo, IL Housing Cost Breakdown
Housing swings affordability the most between places in Illinois, so we broke down housing costs into more detail. Home and income data comes from the most recent US Census ACS 2020-2024. The key points are:
The Median Home Value in Geneseo is $238,661.
The Median Rent in Geneseo is $1,015.
The Median Income in Geneseo is $70,147.
The Home Value To Income in Geneseo is 3.4x.
The Rent To Monthly Income in Geneseo is 0.17x.
Geneseo, IL Costs By Category
Detailed Geneseo Services costs vs. Illinois
Detailed Geneseo Groceries costs vs. Illinois
Detailed Geneseo Health costs vs. Illinois
Detailed Geneseo Transportation costs vs. Illinois
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Cost Of Living In Cities Around Geneseo
The cost of living varies in the cities and towns around Geneseo. Here's a quick look at the cost of living in the most populous nearby places:
Moline, IL has a cost of living index of 91, 1.0x Geneseo.
Bettendorf, IA has a cost of living index of 104, 1.1x Geneseo.
East Moline, IL has a cost of living index of 91, 1.0x Geneseo.
| City | Population | Cost Of Living | Vs. Geneseo |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moline, IL | 42,197 | 91 | 1.0x |
| Bettendorf, IA | 39,647 | 104 | 1.1x |
| East Moline, IL | 20,904 | 91 | 1.0x |
| Kewanee, IL | 11,913 | 81 | 0.9x |
| Silvis, IL | 7,955 | 91 | 1.0x |
| Colona, IL | 5,139 | 90 | 1.0x |
