Cities Similar to Houston, MO
The top 10 most similar cities based on cost of living, home prices, rent, population, and region.
Cities similar to Houston, MO
1. Ord, NE
2,078 people · Midwest
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$177K
Rent estimate
$730/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →2. Warsaw, MO
2,328 people · Midwest
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$177K
Rent estimate
$710/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →3. Elmwood, IL
2,008 people · Midwest
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$177K
Rent estimate
$720/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →4. Cabool, MO
2,024 people · Midwest
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$182K
Rent estimate
$720/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →5. Marengo, IA
2,404 people · Midwest
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$181K
Rent estimate
$720/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →6. Veedersburg, IN
2,085 people · Midwest
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$183K
Rent estimate
$730/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →7. Granby, MO
2,081 people · Midwest
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$175K
Rent estimate
$760/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →8. Liberty, IN
2,010 people · Midwest
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$182K
Rent estimate
$740/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →9. Bangor, MI
1,977 people · Midwest
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$175K
Rent estimate
$760/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →10. New London, IA
1,870 people · Midwest
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$172K
Rent estimate
$740/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →How We Find Cities Similar to Houston
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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