Cities Similar to Athens, OH
The top 10 most similar cities based on cost of living, home prices, rent, population, and region.
Cities similar to Athens, OH
1. Kent, OH
27,601 people · Midwest
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$233K
Rent estimate
$990/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →2. Hobart, IN
29,408 people · Midwest
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$229K
Rent estimate
$1,100/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →3. Maryland Heights, MO
27,575 people · Midwest
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$249K
Rent estimate
$1,090/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →4. Shelbyville, IN
20,609 people · Midwest
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$217K
Rent estimate
$1,070/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →5. Norwood, OH
19,046 people · Midwest
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$242K
Rent estimate
$1,050/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →6. Coralville, IA
23,596 people · Midwest
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$251K
Rent estimate
$960/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →7. Romulus, MI
24,702 people · Midwest
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$209K
Rent estimate
$1,070/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →8. Xenia, OH
25,725 people · Midwest
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$246K
Rent estimate
$940/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →9. Seymour, IN
21,666 people · Midwest
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$224K
Rent estimate
$940/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →10. Madison Heights, MI
28,238 people · Midwest
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$212K
Rent estimate
$1,100/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →How We Find Cities Similar to Athens
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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