Cities Similar to Melvindale, MI
The top 10 most similar cities based on cost of living, home prices, rent, population, and region.
Cities similar to Melvindale, MI
1. Lake Station, IN
13,047 people · Midwest
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$145K
Rent estimate
$1,110/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →2. Overland, MO
15,496 people · Midwest
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$135K
Rent estimate
$1,030/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →3. Hazel Park, MI
14,808 people · Midwest
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$150K
Rent estimate
$1,190/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →4. Harper Woods, MI
14,895 people · Midwest
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$147K
Rent estimate
$1,290/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →5. Elwood, IN
8,423 people · Midwest
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$141K
Rent estimate
$940/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →6. St. Ann, MO
12,658 people · Midwest
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$152K
Rent estimate
$890/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →7. Rantoul, IL
11,956 people · Midwest
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$137K
Rent estimate
$850/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →8. Bedford, OH
12,767 people · Midwest
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$172K
Rent estimate
$1,030/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →9. Steger, IL
9,283 people · Midwest
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$169K
Rent estimate
$1,130/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →10. West Carrollton, OH
12,874 people · Midwest
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$173K
Rent estimate
$1,015/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →How We Find Cities Similar to Melvindale
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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