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Proud and forward-thinking, 

the Quad Cities bill themselves as “cool, creative, connected and prosperous” – all for good reason. Explorers, investors and entrepreneurs alike enjoy the area for its love of the arts, open-minded networks and a spirit of ingenuity that makes it a hub of ambition and aspiration. The Quad Cities also offer a unique way to experience the river and the connections that come with it. 

KEY EMPLOYERS
John Deere | Rock Island Arsenal | HNI Corporation | Arconic | Kraft Heinz 

#1 best Midwest city for millennials
(The Ascent, 2022)
#5 most affordable places to live in the U.S.
(U.S. News & World Report, 2023)
Top 10 prettiest river town in America
(WorldAtlas, 2023)

Our Community Advantage

A family walks in a park near a river

Access to the Mississippi River gives the Quad Cities a balanced blend of industry and creativity. Residents can enjoy all aspects of the water and shoreline, from picturesque backdrops for the downtown to river cruises, bike rides, scenic walks and much more.

Three people wearing sunglasses and holding drives on a rooftop

A wide array of activities can be found throughout the Quad Cities, including bountiful bike trails, kayaking on the river and backwaters, concerts and more – there’s something for every taste and preference.

Couple sits on a couch in an apartment with a view of the Mississippi River outside the window
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A family walks in a park near a river
Sweet Spot on the River

Access to the Mississippi River gives the Quad Cities a balanced blend of industry and creativity. Residents can enjoy all aspects of the water and shoreline, from picturesque backdrops for the downtown to river cruises, bike rides, scenic walks and much more.

Three people wearing sunglasses and holding drives on a rooftop
Fair Share of Fun

A wide array of activities can be found throughout the Quad Cities, including bountiful bike trails, kayaking on the river and backwaters, concerts and more – there’s something for every taste and preference.

Couple sits on a couch in an apartment with a view of the Mississippi River outside the window
COST OF LIVING
Quad Cities’s cost of living is 11% lower than the national average. The median home price is $170,300.
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Quad Cities Cost of Living

Quad Cities’s cost of living is 11% lower than the national average. The median home price is $170,300.
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Learn about the people and places that call Quad Cities home. Ready to visit us?

A Big Screen Dream Comes to Life

Hollywood duo and Iowa natives Bryan Woods and Scott Beck return to their hometown of Davenport to open The Last Picture House, a cinema and community space.
The Wells standing together.

Living Big in a Small City

Caitlin and Gabe rediscovered the benefits that Iowa offers both for career growth and quality of life.

“Iowa is Making Me A Better Person”

Relocating to a new state from a city he's lived decades in Jeff Bloemker has learned that 'Iowa Nice' is a real thing.
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Find more Iowa inspiration

Take your next getaway to Iowa and explore more of what Iowa has to offer at traveliowa.com. Order your free This Is Iowa guide and Travel Iowa guide to find out about Iowa’s communities and destinations.

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