Cities Similar to Ann Arbor, MI
The top 10 most similar cities based on cost of living, home prices, rent, population, and region.
Cities similar to Ann Arbor, MI
1. Carmel, IN
102,296 people · Midwest
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$559K
Rent estimate
$1,765/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →2. Troy, MI
87,339 people · Midwest
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$465K
Rent estimate
$1,540/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →3. Lakeville, MN
76,243 people · Midwest
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$503K
Rent estimate
$1,790/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →4. Plymouth, MN
77,648 people · Midwest
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$466K
Rent estimate
$1,720/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →5. Rochester Hills, MI
76,002 people · Midwest
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$460K
Rent estimate
$1,440/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →6. Lee's Summit, MO
104,184 people · Midwest
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$412K
Rent estimate
$1,340/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →7. Naperville, IL
150,245 people · Midwest
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$593K
Rent estimate
$2,115/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →8. Evanston, IL
75,070 people · Midwest
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$535K
Rent estimate
$2,100/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →9. Maple Grove, MN
71,288 people · Midwest
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$431K
Rent estimate
$1,815/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →10. Olathe, KS
147,461 people · Midwest
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$422K
Rent estimate
$1,255/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →How We Find Cities Similar to Ann Arbor
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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