Cities Similar to Madison, IL
The top 10 most similar cities based on cost of living, home prices, rent, population, and region.
Cities similar to Madison, IL
1. Christopher, IL
2,637 people · Midwest
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$60K
Rent estimate
$700/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →2. Eldorado, IL
3,607 people · Midwest
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$67K
Rent estimate
$740/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →3. Bushnell, IL
2,673 people · Midwest
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$66K
Rent estimate
$700/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →4. Washington Park, IL
2,493 people · Midwest
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$35K
Rent estimate
$800/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →5. Zeigler, IL
1,468 people · Midwest
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$54K
Rent estimate
$700/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →6. Mingo Junction, OH
3,257 people · Midwest
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$82K
Rent estimate
$850/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →7. Cairo, IL
1,558 people · Midwest
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$36K
Rent estimate
$750/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →8. Middleport, OH
2,156 people · Midwest
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$77K
Rent estimate
$760/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →9. Caruthersville, MO
5,228 people · Midwest
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$72K
Rent estimate
$720/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →10. White Hall, IL
2,201 people · Midwest
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$75K
Rent estimate
$700/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →How We Find Cities Similar to Madison
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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