Cities Similar to Pella, IA
The top 10 most similar cities based on cost of living, home prices, rent, population, and region.
Cities similar to Pella, IA
1. Columbia, IL
10,933 people · Midwest
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$332K
Rent estimate
$1,000/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →2. Sturgeon Bay, WI
9,861 people · Midwest
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$360K
Rent estimate
$860/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →3. Troy, IL
11,209 people · Midwest
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$317K
Rent estimate
$960/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →4. Plymouth, WI
8,908 people · Midwest
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$352K
Rent estimate
$880/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →5. Baxter, MN
9,092 people · Midwest
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$351K
Rent estimate
$1,000/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →6. Burlington, WI
11,040 people · Midwest
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$372K
Rent estimate
$1,000/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →7. Waterloo, IL
11,144 people · Midwest
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$320K
Rent estimate
$860/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →8. Savoy, IL
8,891 people · Midwest
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$344K
Rent estimate
$860/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →9. Detroit Lakes, MN
9,981 people · Midwest
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$349K
Rent estimate
$820/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →10. Fort Atkinson, WI
12,350 people · Midwest
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$309K
Rent estimate
$920/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →How We Find Cities Similar to Pella
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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