Cities Similar to Kelso, WA
The top 10 most similar cities based on cost of living, home prices, rent, population, and region.
Cities similar to Kelso, WA
1. Cottage Grove, OR
10,623 people · Pacific Northwest
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$387K
Rent estimate
$1,130/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →2. 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 →3. The Dalles, OR
15,786 people · Pacific Northwest
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$379K
Rent estimate
$1,250/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →4. Cheney, WA
12,620 people · Pacific Northwest
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$412K
Rent estimate
$1,110/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →5. College Place, WA
9,762 people · Pacific Northwest
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$397K
Rent estimate
$1,110/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. Sweet Home, OR
10,206 people · Pacific Northwest
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$344K
Rent estimate
$1,160/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →8. Prineville, OR
11,745 people · Pacific Northwest
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$419K
Rent estimate
$1,050/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →9. Shelton, WA
10,806 people · Pacific Northwest
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$413K
Rent estimate
$1,050/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →10. Grandview, WA
11,149 people · Pacific Northwest
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$332K
Rent estimate
$1,120/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →How We Find Cities Similar to Kelso
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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