Cities Similar to Farmington, MN
The top 10 most similar cities based on cost of living, home prices, rent, population, and region.
Cities similar to Farmington, MN
1. Yorkville, IL
24,693 people · Midwest
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$393K
Rent estimate
$1,430/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →2. Shoreview, MN
26,374 people · Midwest
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$396K
Rent estimate
$1,500/mo
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Compare →3. Elk River, MN
27,342 people · Midwest
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$403K
Rent estimate
$1,320/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →4. Johnston, IA
24,640 people · Midwest
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$388K
Rent estimate
$1,270/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →5. Niles, IL
29,513 people · Midwest
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$383K
Rent estimate
$1,380/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →6. Forest Lake, MN
20,685 people · Midwest
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$418K
Rent estimate
$1,380/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →7. Pickerington, OH
25,256 people · Midwest
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$409K
Rent estimate
$1,530/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →8. Avon Lake, OH
25,942 people · Midwest
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$411K
Rent estimate
$1,540/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →9. West Chicago, IL
25,116 people · Midwest
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$371K
Rent estimate
$1,550/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →10. Ramsey, MN
28,560 people · Midwest
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$363K
Rent estimate
$1,360/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →How We Find Cities Similar to Farmington
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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