Cities Similar to Portland, TN
The top 10 most similar cities based on cost of living, home prices, rent, population, and region.
Cities similar to Portland, TN
1. Soddy-Daisy, TN
13,234 people · Southeast
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$350K
Rent estimate
$1,140/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →2. Dickson, TN
16,744 people · Southeast
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$336K
Rent estimate
$1,170/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →3. Covington, LA
11,618 people · Southeast
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$332K
Rent estimate
$1,260/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →4. Alcoa, TN
13,349 people · Southeast
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$294K
Rent estimate
$1,180/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →5. College Park, GA
13,867 people · Southeast
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$295K
Rent estimate
$1,220/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →6. Waynesville, NC
10,667 people · Southeast
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$334K
Rent estimate
$1,190/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →7. Fountain Inn, SC
13,027 people · Southeast
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$299K
Rent estimate
$1,080/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →8. Monroe, GA
15,929 people · Southeast
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$351K
Rent estimate
$1,210/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →9. Lowell, AR
11,466 people · Southeast
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$350K
Rent estimate
$1,130/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →10. Brunswick, GA
15,404 people · Southeast
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$298K
Rent estimate
$1,245/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →How We Find Cities Similar to Portland
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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