Cities Similar to Grand Forks, ND
The top 10 most similar cities based on cost of living, home prices, rent, population, and region.
Cities similar to Grand Forks, ND
1. Normal, IL
52,618 people · Midwest
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$254K
Rent estimate
$940/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →2. Janesville, WI
66,102 people · Midwest
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$286K
Rent estimate
$970/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →3. Grand Island, NE
52,622 people · Midwest
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$247K
Rent estimate
$980/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →4. Lafayette, IN
71,216 people · Midwest
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$252K
Rent estimate
$950/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →5. St. Cloud, MN
71,013 people · Midwest
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$259K
Rent estimate
$1,000/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →6. Council Bluffs, IA
62,399 people · Midwest
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$292K
Rent estimate
$970/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →7. La Crosse, WI
51,327 people · Midwest
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$255K
Rent estimate
$865/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →8. Moorhead, MN
45,202 people · Midwest
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$275K
Rent estimate
$970/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →9. Bellevue, NE
63,922 people · Midwest
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$247K
Rent estimate
$1,040/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →10. Newark, OH
51,046 people · Midwest
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$238K
Rent estimate
$930/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →How We Find Cities Similar to Grand Forks
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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