Cities Similar to Cortland, NY
The top 10 most similar cities based on cost of living, home prices, rent, population, and region.
Cities similar to Cortland, NY
1. Oswego, NY
17,022 people · Northeast
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$175K
Rent estimate
$1,100/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →2. Pleasantville, NJ
20,613 people · Northeast
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$236K
Rent estimate
$1,380/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →3. Geneva, NY
12,391 people · Northeast
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$211K
Rent estimate
$1,090/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →4. Oneonta, NY
15,331 people · Northeast
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$203K
Rent estimate
$1,000/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →5. Tonawanda, NY
14,899 people · Northeast
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$243K
Rent estimate
$1,200/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →6. Kingston, PA
13,331 people · Northeast
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$207K
Rent estimate
$1,030/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →7. Monroeville, PA
27,974 people · Northeast
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$220K
Rent estimate
$1,210/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →8. Batavia, NY
15,437 people · Northeast
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$191K
Rent estimate
$970/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →9. Lackawanna, NY
19,593 people · Northeast
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$204K
Rent estimate
$980/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →10. Yeadon, PA
12,247 people · Northeast
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$241K
Rent estimate
$1,240/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →How We Find Cities Similar to Cortland
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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