Cities Similar to Mount Vernon, IL
The top 10 most similar cities based on cost of living, home prices, rent, population, and region.
Cities similar to Mount Vernon, IL
1. Lincoln, IL
13,072 people · Midwest
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$128K
Rent estimate
$780/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →2. Streator, IL
12,269 people · Midwest
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$120K
Rent estimate
$740/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →3. Niles, OH
18,256 people · Midwest
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$125K
Rent estimate
$770/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →4. Mattoon, IL
16,560 people · Midwest
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$118K
Rent estimate
$720/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →5. Fostoria, OH
13,039 people · Midwest
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$134K
Rent estimate
$740/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →6. Wood River, IL
10,270 people · Midwest
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$123K
Rent estimate
$850/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →7. Macomb, IL
14,849 people · Midwest
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$106K
Rent estimate
$760/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →8. Sterling, IL
14,508 people · Midwest
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$136K
Rent estimate
$720/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →9. 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 →10. Struthers, OH
9,916 people · Midwest
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$127K
Rent estimate
$820/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →How We Find Cities Similar to Mount Vernon
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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