Cities Similar to Bowling Green, OH

The top 10 most similar cities based on cost of living, home prices, rent, population, and region.

Cities similar to Bowling Green, OH

1. Wooster, OH

27,030 people · Midwest

Score 45/100

COL Index

Not available

Home value

$254K

Rent estimate

$850/mo

Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.

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2. Fremont, NE

27,602 people · Midwest

Score 45/100

COL Index

Not available

Home value

$243K

Rent estimate

$860/mo

Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.

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3. Stevens Point, WI

25,752 people · Midwest

Score 45/100

COL Index

Not available

Home value

$247K

Rent estimate

$790/mo

Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.

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4. Norfolk, NE

26,147 people · Midwest

Score 45/100

COL Index

Not available

Home value

$247K

Rent estimate

$780/mo

Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.

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5. Garden City, KS

27,371 people · Midwest

Score 45/100

COL Index

Not available

Home value

$229K

Rent estimate

$790/mo

Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.

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6. Belvidere, IL

25,297 people · Midwest

Score 45/100

COL Index

Not available

Home value

$249K

Rent estimate

$900/mo

Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.

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7. Muskegon, MI

37,183 people · Midwest

Score 45/100

COL Index

Not available

Home value

$241K

Rent estimate

$880/mo

Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.

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8. Cape Girardeau, MO

40,508 people · Midwest

Score 45/100

COL Index

Not available

Home value

$235K

Rent estimate

$820/mo

Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.

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9. Xenia, OH

25,725 people · Midwest

Score 45/100

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.

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10. Manitowoc, WI

34,568 people · Midwest

Score 45/100

COL Index

Not available

Home value

$228K

Rent estimate

$740/mo

Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.

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How We Find Cities Similar to Bowling Green

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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