Cities Similar to Benson, MN
The top 10 most similar cities based on cost of living, home prices, rent, population, and region.
Cities similar to Benson, MN
1. Gibson City, IL
3,396 people · Midwest
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$169K
Rent estimate
$820/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →2. Carey, OH
3,491 people · Midwest
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$176K
Rent estimate
$860/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →3. Blue Earth, MN
3,163 people · Midwest
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$172K
Rent estimate
$810/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →4. Hicksville, OH
3,422 people · Midwest
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$170K
Rent estimate
$790/mo
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Compare →5. Minerva, OH
3,701 people · Midwest
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$180K
Rent estimate
$800/mo
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Compare →6. Bad Axe, MI
2,977 people · Midwest
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$171K
Rent estimate
$810/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →7. Attica, IN
3,230 people · Midwest
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$180K
Rent estimate
$880/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →8. Cozad, NE
3,933 people · Midwest
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$168K
Rent estimate
$850/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →9. New Lebanon, OH
3,784 people · Midwest
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$183K
Rent estimate
$850/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →10. Momence, IL
3,031 people · Midwest
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$168K
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 Benson
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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