Cities Similar to Columbia, PA
The top 10 most similar cities based on cost of living, home prices, rent, population, and region.
Cities similar to Columbia, PA
1. Barre, VT
8,387 people · Northeast
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$300K
Rent estimate
$1,070/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →2. Waynesboro, PA
11,067 people · Northeast
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$267K
Rent estimate
$1,160/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →3. Seaford, DE
8,735 people · Northeast
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$302K
Rent estimate
$960/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →4. New Cumberland, PA
7,547 people · Northeast
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$283K
Rent estimate
$970/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →5. Watervliet, NY
10,170 people · Northeast
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$294K
Rent estimate
$1,250/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →6. East Stroudsburg, PA
9,042 people · Northeast
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$317K
Rent estimate
$1,180/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →7. Monticello, NY
7,221 people · Northeast
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$267K
Rent estimate
$1,060/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →8. Bellmawr, NJ
11,724 people · Northeast
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$305K
Rent estimate
$1,230/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →9. Brewer, ME
9,646 people · Northeast
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$288K
Rent estimate
$1,270/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →10. Cambridge, MD
13,176 people · Northeast
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$261K
Rent estimate
$930/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →How We Find Cities Similar to Columbia
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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