Cities Similar to Independence, OR
The top 10 most similar cities based on cost of living, home prices, rent, population, and region.
Cities similar to Independence, OR
1. Selah, WA
8,571 people · Pacific Northwest
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$428K
Rent estimate
$1,250/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →2. Eagle Point, OR
9,829 people · Pacific Northwest
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$461K
Rent estimate
$1,230/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →3. Florence, OR
9,470 people · Pacific Northwest
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$448K
Rent estimate
$1,200/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →4. Airway Heights, WA
10,973 people · Pacific Northwest
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$367K
Rent estimate
$1,290/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →5. Lincoln City, OR
10,007 people · Pacific Northwest
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$467K
Rent estimate
$1,220/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →6. Newport, OR
10,489 people · Pacific Northwest
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$421K
Rent estimate
$1,140/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →7. Ketchikan, AK
8,079 people · Pacific Northwest
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$380K
Rent estimate
$1,240/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →8. St. Helens, OR
14,437 people · Pacific Northwest
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$418K
Rent estimate
$1,580/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →9. Molalla, OR
10,103 people · Pacific Northwest
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$485K
Rent estimate
$1,580/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →10. Yelm, WA
10,780 people · Pacific Northwest
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$479K
Rent estimate
$1,620/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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