Cities Similar to New Castle, PA
The top 10 most similar cities based on cost of living, home prices, rent, population, and region.
Cities similar to New Castle, PA
1. Jamestown, NY
27,965 people · Northeast
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$116K
Rent estimate
$750/mo
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Compare →2. Olean, NY
13,650 people · Northeast
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$116K
Rent estimate
$810/mo
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Compare →3. Elmira, NY
26,176 people · Northeast
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$99K
Rent estimate
$960/mo
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Compare →4. Johnstown, PA
17,950 people · Northeast
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$80K
Rent estimate
$830/mo
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Compare →5. Massena, NY
10,082 people · Northeast
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$113K
Rent estimate
$740/mo
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Compare →6. Pottsville, PA
13,355 people · Northeast
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$146K
Rent estimate
$790/mo
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Compare →7. Ogdensburg, NY
9,304 people · Northeast
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$106K
Rent estimate
$780/mo
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Compare →8. St. Marys, PA
12,399 people · Northeast
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$145K
Rent estimate
$830/mo
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Compare →9. Johnson City, NY
14,874 people · Northeast
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$152K
Rent estimate
$890/mo
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Compare →10. Altoona, PA
42,788 people · Northeast
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$133K
Rent estimate
$930/mo
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Compare →How We Find Cities Similar to New Castle
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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