Cities Similar to National City, CA
The top 10 most similar cities based on cost of living, home prices, rent, population, and region.
Cities similar to National City, CA
1. Parker, CO
62,743 people · West
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$668K
Rent estimate
$1,960/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →2. Paramount, CA
51,072 people · West
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$637K
Rent estimate
$1,880/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →3. Azusa, CA
48,272 people · West
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$704K
Rent estimate
$1,960/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →4. Littleton, CO
44,451 people · West
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$657K
Rent estimate
$2,010/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →5. Pico Rivera, CA
59,189 people · West
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$736K
Rent estimate
$2,000/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →6. Lynwood, CA
63,234 people · West
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$676K
Rent estimate
$1,700/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →7. Oakley, CA
45,761 people · West
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$649K
Rent estimate
$2,150/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →8. Huntington Park, CA
51,942 people · West
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$662K
Rent estimate
$1,650/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →9. Palm Springs, CA
45,218 people · West
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$613K
Rent estimate
$1,810/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →10. Lathrop, CA
39,857 people · West
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$637K
Rent estimate
$1,890/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →How We Find Cities Similar to National City
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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