Cities Similar to Independence, MO
The top 10 most similar cities based on cost of living, home prices, rent, population, and region.
Cities similar to Independence, MO
1. Westland, MI
82,574 people · Midwest
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$215K
Rent estimate
$1,130/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →2. Champaign, IL
89,189 people · Midwest
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$193K
Rent estimate
$1,070/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →3. Warren, MI
136,655 people · Midwest
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$183K
Rent estimate
$1,135/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →4. Parma, OH
78,951 people · Midwest
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$199K
Rent estimate
$1,100/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →5. Dearborn, MI
105,811 people · Midwest
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$235K
Rent estimate
$1,330/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →6. Bloomington, IL
78,587 people · Midwest
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$239K
Rent estimate
$1,035/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →7. Racine, WI
76,602 people · Midwest
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$218K
Rent estimate
$960/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →8. Springfield, MO
170,188 people · Midwest
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$226K
Rent estimate
$890/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →9. Wyoming, MI
77,451 people · Midwest
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$249K
Rent estimate
$1,100/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →10. Evansville, IN
115,332 people · Midwest
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$188K
Rent estimate
$875/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →How We Find Cities Similar to Independence
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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