Cities Similar to California City, CA
The top 10 most similar cities based on cost of living, home prices, rent, population, and region.
Cities similar to California City, CA
1. Avenal, CA
14,075 people · West
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$252K
Rent estimate
$1,050/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →2. Lindsay, CA
12,496 people · West
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$302K
Rent estimate
$990/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →3. Red Bluff, CA
14,413 people · West
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$307K
Rent estimate
$1,020/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →4. Farmersville, CA
10,243 people · West
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$283K
Rent estimate
$990/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →5. Green River, WY
11,496 people · West
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$286K
Rent estimate
$870/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →6. Arvin, CA
19,364 people · West
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$294K
Rent estimate
$1,040/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →7. Susanville, CA
12,689 people · West
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$227K
Rent estimate
$990/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →8. Oroville, CA
19,449 people · West
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$300K
Rent estimate
$1,090/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →9. Mendota, CA
12,530 people · West
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$321K
Rent estimate
$1,100/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →10. Orange Cove, CA
9,497 people · West
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$293K
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 California City
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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