Cities Similar to Independence, WI
The top 10 most similar cities based on cost of living, home prices, rent, population, and region.
Cities similar to Independence, WI
1. New Middletown, OH
1,487 people · Midwest
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$229K
Rent estimate
$770/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →2. Arlington, OH
1,453 people · Midwest
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$227K
Rent estimate
$740/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →3. Phillips, WI
1,516 people · Midwest
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$217K
Rent estimate
$760/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →4. Whitehall, WI
1,616 people · Midwest
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$226K
Rent estimate
$740/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →5. Akron, IA
1,542 people · Midwest
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$216K
Rent estimate
$760/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →6. Kingsley, IA
1,391 people · Midwest
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$234K
Rent estimate
$760/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →7. Groton, SD
1,355 people · Midwest
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$230K
Rent estimate
$780/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →8. Centreville, MI
1,321 people · Midwest
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$226K
Rent estimate
$740/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →9. West Alexandria, OH
1,306 people · Midwest
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$227K
Rent estimate
$770/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →10. Brookston, IN
1,648 people · Midwest
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$231K
Rent estimate
$780/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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