Cities Similar to Columbus, IN
The top 10 most similar cities based on cost of living, home prices, rent, population, and region.
Cities similar to Columbus, IN
1. Mentor, OH
46,929 people · Midwest
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$264K
Rent estimate
$1,190/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →2. Fairfield, OH
44,447 people · Midwest
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$271K
Rent estimate
$1,140/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →3. Urbandale, IA
46,729 people · Midwest
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$284K
Rent estimate
$1,120/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →4. Beavercreek, OH
47,193 people · Midwest
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$273K
Rent estimate
$1,295/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →5. Jeffersonville, IN
51,235 people · Midwest
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$246K
Rent estimate
$1,100/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →6. Reynoldsburg, OH
41,220 people · Midwest
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$287K
Rent estimate
$1,230/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →7. Blue Springs, MO
60,539 people · Midwest
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$292K
Rent estimate
$1,250/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →8. Mankato, MN
45,742 people · Midwest
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$292K
Rent estimate
$1,080/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →9. East Lansing, MI
48,528 people · Midwest
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$303K
Rent estimate
$1,155/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →10. Ames, IA
65,686 people · Midwest
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$264K
Rent estimate
$1,090/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →How We Find Cities Similar to Columbus
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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