Cities Similar to Lake City, IA
The top 10 most similar cities based on cost of living, home prices, rent, population, and region.
Cities similar to Lake City, IA
1. Hurley, WI
1,555 people · Midwest
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$136K
Rent estimate
$760/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →2. Jonesboro, IL
1,643 people · Midwest
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$136K
Rent estimate
$720/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →3. Mount Ayr, IA
1,626 people · Midwest
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$133K
Rent estimate
$750/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →4. Thomson, IL
1,601 people · Midwest
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$146K
Rent estimate
$770/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →5. Corning, IA
1,491 people · Midwest
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$141K
Rent estimate
$720/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →6. Albion, IL
1,871 people · Midwest
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$142K
Rent estimate
$720/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →7. Montpelier, IN
1,514 people · Midwest
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$134K
Rent estimate
$780/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →8. Standish, MI
1,457 people · Midwest
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$145K
Rent estimate
$740/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →9. Delavan, IL
1,541 people · Midwest
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$148K
Rent estimate
$760/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →10. Mount Carroll, IL
1,441 people · Midwest
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$145K
Rent estimate
$750/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →How We Find Cities Similar to Lake City
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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