Cities Similar to Midland, MI
The top 10 most similar cities based on cost of living, home prices, rent, population, and region.
Cities similar to Midland, MI
1. Wausau, WI
39,968 people · Midwest
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$230K
Rent estimate
$895/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →2. Newark, OH
51,046 people · Midwest
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$238K
Rent estimate
$930/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →3. Middletown, OH
51,478 people · Midwest
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$236K
Rent estimate
$990/mo
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Compare →4. Findlay, OH
40,139 people · Midwest
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$231K
Rent estimate
$880/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →5. Leavenworth, KS
37,034 people · Midwest
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$250K
Rent estimate
$970/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →6. New Albany, IN
37,329 people · Midwest
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$226K
Rent estimate
$1,030/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →7. Cedar Falls, IA
40,737 people · Midwest
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$255K
Rent estimate
$920/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →8. Elkhart, IN
53,484 people · Midwest
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$228K
Rent estimate
$960/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →9. Muskegon, MI
37,183 people · Midwest
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$241K
Rent estimate
$880/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →10. Sheboygan, WI
49,686 people · Midwest
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$233K
Rent estimate
$880/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →How We Find Cities Similar to Midland
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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