Cities Similar to Marshalltown, IA
The top 10 most similar cities based on cost of living, home prices, rent, population, and region.
Cities similar to Marshalltown, IA
1. Emporia, KS
24,105 people · Midwest
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$167K
Rent estimate
$680/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →2. Sedalia, MO
22,086 people · Midwest
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$173K
Rent estimate
$750/mo
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Compare →3. Mason City, IA
26,906 people · Midwest
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$150K
Rent estimate
$770/mo
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Compare →4. East Peoria, IL
22,012 people · Midwest
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$177K
Rent estimate
$790/mo
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Compare →5. Austin, MN
26,171 people · Midwest
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$181K
Rent estimate
$820/mo
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Compare →6. Alliance, OH
21,525 people · Midwest
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$153K
Rent estimate
$790/mo
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Compare →7. Richmond, IN
35,425 people · Midwest
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$149K
Rent estimate
$740/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →8. Muscatine, IA
23,341 people · Midwest
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$177K
Rent estimate
$860/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →9. Albert Lea, MN
18,269 people · Midwest
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$171K
Rent estimate
$740/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →10. Warren, OH
38,751 people · Midwest
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$157K
Rent estimate
$800/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →How We Find Cities Similar to Marshalltown
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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