Cities Similar to Albion, MI
The top 10 most similar cities based on cost of living, home prices, rent, population, and region.
Cities similar to Albion, MI
1. Union City, OH
6,949 people · Midwest
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$142K
Rent estimate
$830/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →2. Elwood, IN
8,423 people · Midwest
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$141K
Rent estimate
$940/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →3. Virginia, MN
8,291 people · Midwest
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$135K
Rent estimate
$860/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →4. Clinton, IL
6,898 people · Midwest
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$143K
Rent estimate
$800/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →5. Benton Harbor, MI
8,875 people · Midwest
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$146K
Rent estimate
$820/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →6. Salem, IL
7,056 people · Midwest
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$137K
Rent estimate
$790/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →7. Ulysses, KS
5,616 people · Midwest
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$146K
Rent estimate
$900/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →8. Iron Mountain, MI
7,519 people · Midwest
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$160K
Rent estimate
$895/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →9. Spring Valley, IL
5,442 people · Midwest
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$140K
Rent estimate
$910/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →10. Bartonville, IL
5,779 people · Midwest
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$154K
Rent estimate
$860/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →How We Find Cities Similar to Albion
We compare saved cost indexes (30% of the score), home values (20%), rent estimates (15%), population (15%) and region (20%). Financial differences are measured relative to the two cities, and population uses a logarithmic scale. Rent estimates prefer city ZIP data when available.
A match needs at least two financial factors available for both cities. Missing factors reduce the score instead of counting as matches. Each card lists the factors actually compared. Scores are a ranking aid, not a percentage probability, a measure of data accuracy, or a promise of a similar lifestyle. Climate, schools, jobs and your personal budget are not part of this score.
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