Cities Similar to Elwood, IL
The top 10 most similar cities based on cost of living, home prices, rent, population, and region.
Cities similar to Elwood, IL
1. Howard Lake, MN
2,186 people · Midwest
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$330K
Rent estimate
$1,250/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →2. Somonauk, IL
1,760 people · Midwest
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$311K
Rent estimate
$1,240/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →3. Lawson, MO
2,526 people · Midwest
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$293K
Rent estimate
$1,140/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →4. Lake Lotawana, MO
2,515 people · Midwest
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$289K
Rent estimate
$1,150/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →5. Cokato, MN
2,770 people · Midwest
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$316K
Rent estimate
$1,250/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →6. Winsted, MN
2,225 people · Midwest
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$279K
Rent estimate
$1,250/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →7. Foley, MN
2,673 people · Midwest
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$325K
Rent estimate
$1,250/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →8. Sheridan, IL
2,418 people · Midwest
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$285K
Rent estimate
$1,300/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →9. Waverly, MN
2,121 people · Midwest
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$340K
Rent estimate
$1,250/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →10. Edgerton, KS
1,718 people · Midwest
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$296K
Rent estimate
$1,170/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →How We Find Cities Similar to Elwood
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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