Cities Similar to Binghamton, NY
The top 10 most similar cities based on cost of living, home prices, rent, population, and region.
Cities similar to Binghamton, NY
1. Wilkes-Barre, PA
44,254 people · Northeast
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$179K
Rent estimate
$950/mo
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Compare →2. York, PA
44,867 people · Northeast
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$193K
Rent estimate
$995/mo
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Compare →3. Utica, NY
63,607 people · Northeast
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$196K
Rent estimate
$925/mo
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Compare →4. Rome, NY
31,652 people · Northeast
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$196K
Rent estimate
$940/mo
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Compare →5. Altoona, PA
42,788 people · Northeast
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$133K
Rent estimate
$930/mo
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Compare →6. Scranton, PA
75,805 people · Northeast
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$192K
Rent estimate
$1,050/mo
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Compare →7. Watertown, NY
24,157 people · Northeast
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$188K
Rent estimate
$980/mo
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Compare →8. Harrisburg, PA
50,012 people · Northeast
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$214K
Rent estimate
$1,140/mo
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Compare →9. Auburn, NY
25,983 people · Northeast
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$207K
Rent estimate
$970/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →10. Niagara Falls, NY
47,599 people · Northeast
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$124K
Rent estimate
$980/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →How We Find Cities Similar to Binghamton
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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