Cities Similar to Niles, IL
The top 10 most similar cities based on cost of living, home prices, rent, population, and region.
Cities similar to Niles, IL
1. Ramsey, MN
28,560 people · Midwest
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$363K
Rent estimate
$1,360/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →2. Elk River, MN
27,342 people · Midwest
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$403K
Rent estimate
$1,320/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →3. Yorkville, IL
24,693 people · Midwest
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$393K
Rent estimate
$1,430/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →4. Farmington, MN
23,909 people · Midwest
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$391K
Rent estimate
$1,400/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →5. Westlake, OH
33,972 people · Midwest
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$400K
Rent estimate
$1,460/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →6. Shoreview, MN
26,374 people · Midwest
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$396K
Rent estimate
$1,500/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →7. Roseville, MN
35,451 people · Midwest
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$361K
Rent estimate
$1,400/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →8. Addison, IL
35,167 people · Midwest
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$357K
Rent estimate
$1,390/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →9. Hilliard, OH
37,262 people · Midwest
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$368K
Rent estimate
$1,400/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →10. Johnston, IA
24,640 people · Midwest
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$388K
Rent estimate
$1,270/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →How We Find Cities Similar to Niles
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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