Cities Similar to Charleston, WV
The top 10 most similar cities based on cost of living, home prices, rent, population, and region.
Cities similar to Charleston, WV
1. Biloxi, MS
48,235 people · Southeast
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$172K
Rent estimate
$865/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →2. Monroe, LA
46,616 people · Southeast
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$194K
Rent estimate
$820/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →3. Phenix City, AL
38,441 people · Southeast
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$175K
Rent estimate
$885/mo
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Compare →4. Florence, AL
42,437 people · Southeast
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$193K
Rent estimate
$790/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →5. Tupelo, MS
37,675 people · Southeast
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$191K
Rent estimate
$870/mo
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Compare →6. Rocky Mount, NC
54,245 people · Southeast
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$159K
Rent estimate
$930/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →7. Danville, VA
41,837 people · Southeast
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$150K
Rent estimate
$765/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →8. Paragould, AR
30,520 people · Southeast
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$184K
Rent estimate
$790/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →9. Owensboro, KY
60,140 people · Southeast
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$203K
Rent estimate
$895/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →10. Hattiesburg, MS
48,414 people · Southeast
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$206K
Rent estimate
$965/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →How We Find Cities Similar to Charleston
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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