Cities Similar to Pontiac, IL
The top 10 most similar cities based on cost of living, home prices, rent, population, and region.
Cities similar to Pontiac, IL
1. Peru, IN
10,953 people · Midwest
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$143K
Rent estimate
$800/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →2. Bucyrus, OH
11,542 people · Midwest
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$149K
Rent estimate
$810/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →3. Conneaut, OH
12,360 people · Midwest
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$144K
Rent estimate
$790/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →4. Coshocton, OH
11,091 people · Midwest
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$153K
Rent estimate
$820/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →5. Connersville, IN
13,298 people · Midwest
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$153K
Rent estimate
$760/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →6. Girard, OH
9,469 people · Midwest
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$138K
Rent estimate
$770/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →7. Alma, MI
9,364 people · Midwest
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$157K
Rent estimate
$760/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →8. Benton Harbor, MI
8,875 people · Midwest
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$146K
Rent estimate
$820/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →9. Rantoul, IL
11,956 people · Midwest
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$137K
Rent estimate
$850/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →10. Moberly, MO
13,296 people · Midwest
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$153K
Rent estimate
$710/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →How We Find Cities Similar to Pontiac
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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