Cities Similar to Marion, SC
The top 10 most similar cities based on cost of living, home prices, rent, population, and region.
Cities similar to Marion, SC
1. Nitro, WV
6,426 people · Southeast
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$141K
Rent estimate
$820/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →2. Darlington, SC
6,057 people · Southeast
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$145K
Rent estimate
$835/mo
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Compare →3. Emporia, VA
5,463 people · Southeast
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$145K
Rent estimate
$780/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →4. Louisville, MS
5,913 people · Southeast
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$134K
Rent estimate
$770/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →5. Bolivar, TN
5,136 people · Southeast
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$141K
Rent estimate
$780/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →6. Eastman, GA
5,568 people · Southeast
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$143K
Rent estimate
$750/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →7. South Boston, VA
7,803 people · Southeast
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$143K
Rent estimate
$830/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →8. Patterson, LA
5,636 people · Southeast
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$137K
Rent estimate
$750/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →9. Cherokee Village, AR
4,936 people · Southeast
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$144K
Rent estimate
$850/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →10. Ripley, MS
5,338 people · Southeast
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$135K
Rent estimate
$770/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →How We Find Cities Similar to Marion
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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