Cities Similar to New Haven, CT

The top 10 most similar cities based on cost of living, home prices, rent, population, and region.

Cities similar to New Haven, CT

1. Bridgeport, CT

148,028 people · Northeast

Score 45/100

COL Index

Not available

Home value

$307K

Rent estimate

$1,875/mo

Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.

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2. Springfield, MA

153,672 people · Northeast

Score 45/100

COL Index

Not available

Home value

$294K

Rent estimate

$1,465/mo

Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.

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3. Manchester, NH

115,474 people · Northeast

Score 44/100

COL Index

Not available

Home value

$436K

Rent estimate

$1,540/mo

Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.

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4. Worcester, MA

207,621 people · Northeast

Score 44/100

COL Index

Not available

Home value

$410K

Rent estimate

$1,660/mo

Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.

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5. Warwick, RI

82,999 people · Northeast

Score 44/100

COL Index

Not available

Home value

$396K

Rent estimate

$1,490/mo

Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.

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6. Lowell, MA

114,296 people · Northeast

Score 44/100

COL Index

Not available

Home value

$461K

Rent estimate

$1,680/mo

Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.

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7. Providence, RI

190,792 people · Northeast

Score 44/100

COL Index

Not available

Home value

$430K

Rent estimate

$1,900/mo

Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.

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8. Trenton, NJ

89,620 people · Northeast

Score 44/100

COL Index

Not available

Home value

$286K

Rent estimate

$1,450/mo

Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.

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9. Cranston, RI

82,635 people · Northeast

Score 44/100

COL Index

Not available

Home value

$410K

Rent estimate

$1,400/mo

Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.

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10. Nashua, NH

91,003 people · Northeast

Score 44/100

COL Index

Not available

Home value

$452K

Rent estimate

$1,760/mo

Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.

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How We Find Cities Similar to New Haven

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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