Cities Similar to Lafayette, IN
The top 10 most similar cities based on cost of living, home prices, rent, population, and region.
Cities similar to Lafayette, IN
1. St. Cloud, MN
71,013 people · Midwest
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$259K
Rent estimate
$1,000/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →2. Kalamazoo, MI
73,126 people · Midwest
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$234K
Rent estimate
$965/mo
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Compare →3. Bellevue, NE
63,922 people · Midwest
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$247K
Rent estimate
$1,040/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →4. Grand Forks, ND
58,921 people · Midwest
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$266K
Rent estimate
$940/mo
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Compare →5. Bloomington, IL
78,587 people · Midwest
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$239K
Rent estimate
$1,035/mo
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Compare →6. Normal, IL
52,618 people · Midwest
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$254K
Rent estimate
$940/mo
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Compare →7. Grand Island, NE
52,622 people · Midwest
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$247K
Rent estimate
$980/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →8. Iowa City, IA
75,678 people · Midwest
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$282K
Rent estimate
$1,015/mo
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Compare →9. Wyoming, MI
77,451 people · Midwest
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$249K
Rent estimate
$1,100/mo
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Compare →10. Ames, IA
65,686 people · Midwest
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$264K
Rent estimate
$1,090/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →How We Find Cities Similar to Lafayette
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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