Cities Similar to Columbus, MS
The top 10 most similar cities based on cost of living, home prices, rent, population, and region.
Cities similar to Columbus, MS
1. Greenwood, SC
22,498 people · Southeast
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$179K
Rent estimate
$760/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →2. Sulphur, LA
20,400 people · Southeast
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$173K
Rent estimate
$820/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →3. Madisonville, KY
19,355 people · Southeast
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$157K
Rent estimate
$700/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →4. Troy, AL
17,836 people · Southeast
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$160K
Rent estimate
$710/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →5. Natchitoches, LA
17,195 people · Southeast
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$178K
Rent estimate
$750/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →6. Murray, KY
18,086 people · Southeast
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$169K
Rent estimate
$850/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →7. Dyersburg, TN
15,968 people · Southeast
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$157K
Rent estimate
$780/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →8. Paducah, KY
26,749 people · Southeast
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$187K
Rent estimate
$825/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →9. Henderson, KY
27,734 people · Southeast
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$190K
Rent estimate
$780/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →10. 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 →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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