Cities Similar to Highlands, NC
The top 10 most similar cities based on cost of living, home prices, rent, population, and region.
Cities similar to Highlands, NC
1. Blowing Rock, NC
1,353 people · Southeast
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$733K
Rent estimate
$1,010/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →2. Lookout Mountain, TN
2,053 people · Southeast
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$986K
Rent estimate
$1,730/mo
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Compare →3. Montverde, FL
1,763 people · Southeast
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$690K
Rent estimate
$1,550/mo
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Compare →4. Awendaw, SC
1,451 people · Southeast
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$745K
Rent estimate
$1,900/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →5. Kure Beach, NC
2,156 people · Southeast
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$727K
Rent estimate
$1,610/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →6. Rossville, TN
1,166 people · Southeast
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$516K
Rent estimate
$940/mo
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Compare →7. Nags Head, NC
3,142 people · Southeast
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$700K
Rent estimate
$1,150/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →8. Meggett, SC
1,431 people · Southeast
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$514K
Rent estimate
$1,170/mo
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Compare →9. Folly Beach, SC
2,083 people · Southeast
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$1.1M
Rent estimate
$2,310/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →10. Southern Shores, NC
3,138 people · Southeast
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$760K
Rent estimate
$1,470/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →How We Find Cities Similar to Highlands
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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