Cities Similar to Fairfax, IA
The top 10 most similar cities based on cost of living, home prices, rent, population, and region.
Cities similar to Fairfax, IA
1. 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 →2. Milaca, MN
3,053 people · Midwest
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$312K
Rent estimate
$1,250/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →3. 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 →4. Ellsworth, WI
3,298 people · Midwest
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$324K
Rent estimate
$1,250/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →5. Pleasant Valley, MO
2,726 people · Midwest
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$318K
Rent estimate
$1,130/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →6. Eagle Lake, MN
3,251 people · Midwest
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$328K
Rent estimate
$1,300/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →7. Rush City, MN
3,344 people · Midwest
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$302K
Rent estimate
$1,250/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →8. Osceola, WI
2,872 people · Midwest
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$347K
Rent estimate
$1,250/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →9. Fowlerville, MI
2,931 people · Midwest
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$316K
Rent estimate
$1,100/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →10. Cedar Springs, MI
3,671 people · Midwest
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$329K
Rent estimate
$1,160/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →How We Find Cities Similar to Fairfax
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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