Cities Similar to Golden Valley, MN
The top 10 most similar cities based on cost of living, home prices, rent, population, and region.
Cities similar to Golden Valley, MN
1. Munster, IN
23,614 people · Midwest
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$342K
Rent estimate
$1,380/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →2. Brookfield, IL
18,591 people · Midwest
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$329K
Rent estimate
$1,400/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →3. Champlin, MN
22,856 people · Midwest
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$358K
Rent estimate
$1,570/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →4. New Brighton, MN
22,228 people · Midwest
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$363K
Rent estimate
$1,290/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →5. Bensenville, IL
18,352 people · Midwest
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$332K
Rent estimate
$1,530/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →6. Raymore, MO
25,306 people · Midwest
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$349K
Rent estimate
$1,310/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →7. Avon, IN
24,231 people · Midwest
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$322K
Rent estimate
$1,380/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →8. Gardner, KS
25,378 people · Midwest
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$343K
Rent estimate
$1,300/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. Oakdale, MN
28,226 people · Midwest
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$343K
Rent estimate
$1,400/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →How We Find Cities Similar to Golden Valley
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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