Cities Similar to California, PA
The top 10 most similar cities based on cost of living, home prices, rent, population, and region.
Cities similar to California, PA
1. Windber, PA
3,835 people · Northeast
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$112K
Rent estimate
$830/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →2. Punxsutawney, PA
5,613 people · Northeast
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$121K
Rent estimate
$830/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →3. Titusville, PA
5,164 people · Northeast
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$114K
Rent estimate
$780/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →4. Wellsville, NY
4,566 people · Northeast
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$115K
Rent estimate
$750/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →5. Gouverneur, NY
3,617 people · Northeast
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$125K
Rent estimate
$880/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →6. Malone, NY
5,400 people · Northeast
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$135K
Rent estimate
$880/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →7. Franklin, PA
5,935 people · Northeast
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$125K
Rent estimate
$750/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →8. Clearfield, PA
5,810 people · Northeast
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$132K
Rent estimate
$780/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →9. Turtle Creek, PA
4,929 people · Northeast
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$99K
Rent estimate
$990/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →10. Brackenridge, PA
3,127 people · Northeast
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$105K
Rent estimate
$810/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →How We Find Cities Similar to California
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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