Cities Similar to Franklin, NC
The top 10 most similar cities based on cost of living, home prices, rent, population, and region.
Cities similar to Franklin, NC
1. Algood, TN
4,117 people · Southeast
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$290K
Rent estimate
$840/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →2. Raeford, NC
4,544 people · Southeast
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$282K
Rent estimate
$850/mo
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Compare →3. Harlem, GA
3,992 people · Southeast
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$285K
Rent estimate
$860/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →4. Lillington, NC
4,692 people · Southeast
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$288K
Rent estimate
$780/mo
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Compare →5. Luray, VA
4,828 people · Southeast
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$301K
Rent estimate
$800/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →6. Unicoi, TN
3,818 people · Southeast
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$291K
Rent estimate
$880/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →7. Hartwell, GA
4,638 people · Southeast
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$306K
Rent estimate
$800/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →8. Lewisburg, WV
3,785 people · Southeast
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$287K
Rent estimate
$780/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →9. Baldwin, GA
4,003 people · Southeast
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$286K
Rent estimate
$930/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →10. Williamstown, KY
3,964 people · Southeast
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$260K
Rent estimate
$850/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →How We Find Cities Similar to Franklin
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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