Cities Similar to Elgin, IL
The top 10 most similar cities based on cost of living, home prices, rent, population, and region.
Cities similar to Elgin, IL
1. Livonia, MI
92,185 people · Midwest
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$311K
Rent estimate
$1,270/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →2. Sterling Heights, MI
133,306 people · Midwest
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$296K
Rent estimate
$1,195/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →3. Waukegan, IL
87,642 people · Midwest
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$250K
Rent estimate
$1,450/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →4. Ankeny, IA
74,458 people · Midwest
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$313K
Rent estimate
$1,410/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →5. Aurora, IL
177,563 people · Midwest
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$298K
Rent estimate
$1,500/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →6. Dearborn, MI
105,811 people · Midwest
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$235K
Rent estimate
$1,330/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →7. Rochester, MN
122,413 people · Midwest
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$346K
Rent estimate
$1,215/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →8. Grand Rapids, MI
196,608 people · Midwest
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$288K
Rent estimate
$1,340/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →9. Greenwood, IN
66,296 people · Midwest
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$318K
Rent estimate
$1,365/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →10. Kenosha, WI
98,211 people · Midwest
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$276K
Rent estimate
$1,085/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →How We Find Cities Similar to Elgin
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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