Cities Similar to Johnston, IA
The top 10 most similar cities based on cost of living, home prices, rent, population, and region.
Cities similar to Johnston, IA
1. Elk River, MN
27,342 people · Midwest
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$403K
Rent estimate
$1,320/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →2. Centerville, OH
25,754 people · Midwest
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$364K
Rent estimate
$1,225/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →3. Northfield, MN
21,020 people · Midwest
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$374K
Rent estimate
$1,250/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →4. New Brighton, MN
22,228 people · Midwest
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$363K
Rent estimate
$1,290/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →5. Farmington, MN
23,909 people · Midwest
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$391K
Rent estimate
$1,400/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →6. Rocky River, OH
21,236 people · Midwest
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$377K
Rent estimate
$1,170/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →7. Medina, OH
25,889 people · Midwest
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$362K
Rent estimate
$1,180/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →8. St. Michael, MN
21,034 people · Midwest
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$419K
Rent estimate
$1,250/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →9. Yorkville, IL
24,693 people · Midwest
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$393K
Rent estimate
$1,430/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →10. Niles, IL
29,513 people · Midwest
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$383K
Rent estimate
$1,380/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →How We Find Cities Similar to Johnston
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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