Cities Similar to Oberlin, OH
The top 10 most similar cities based on cost of living, home prices, rent, population, and region.
Cities similar to Oberlin, OH
1. Hastings, MI
7,512 people · Midwest
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$254K
Rent estimate
$1,010/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →2. Ellettsville, IN
6,694 people · Midwest
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$268K
Rent estimate
$980/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →3. Carl Junction, MO
8,379 people · Midwest
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$246K
Rent estimate
$970/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →4. Mason, MI
8,153 people · Midwest
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$263K
Rent estimate
$1,060/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →5. Houghton, MI
8,508 people · Midwest
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$256K
Rent estimate
$920/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →6. Lapeer, MI
9,128 people · Midwest
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$254K
Rent estimate
$970/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →7. Willard, MO
6,521 people · Midwest
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$267K
Rent estimate
$1,040/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →8. Waite Park, MN
8,396 people · Midwest
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$243K
Rent estimate
$950/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →9. St. Francis, WI
9,377 people · Midwest
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$271K
Rent estimate
$960/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →10. Grand Ledge, MI
7,784 people · Midwest
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$287K
Rent estimate
$960/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →How We Find Cities Similar to Oberlin
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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