Cities Similar to Gardendale, AL
The top 10 most similar cities based on cost of living, home prices, rent, population, and region.
Cities similar to Gardendale, AL
1. Hope Mills, NC
17,973 people · Southeast
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$261K
Rent estimate
$1,140/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →2. Morganton, NC
17,708 people · Southeast
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$248K
Rent estimate
$1,220/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →3. Irondale, AL
13,526 people · Southeast
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$265K
Rent estimate
$1,120/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →4. Wildwood, FL
18,636 people · Southeast
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$268K
Rent estimate
$1,100/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →5. Cocoa, FL
19,930 people · Southeast
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$258K
Rent estimate
$1,215/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →6. Newport, KY
13,812 people · Southeast
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$258K
Rent estimate
$1,090/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →7. Zachary, LA
19,968 people · Southeast
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$264K
Rent estimate
$1,280/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →8. Ocean Springs, MS
18,997 people · Southeast
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$261K
Rent estimate
$1,055/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →9. Youngsville, LA
18,002 people · Southeast
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$274K
Rent estimate
$1,040/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →10. Graham, NC
18,354 people · Southeast
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$295K
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 Gardendale
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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