Cities Similar to Red Oak, IA
The top 10 most similar cities based on cost of living, home prices, rent, population, and region.
Cities similar to Red Oak, IA
1. Uhrichsville, OH
5,155 people · Midwest
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$133K
Rent estimate
$850/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →2. Peoria Heights, IL
5,747 people · Midwest
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$125K
Rent estimate
$840/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →3. Spring Valley, IL
5,442 people · Midwest
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$140K
Rent estimate
$910/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →4. East Palestine, OH
4,658 people · Midwest
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$130K
Rent estimate
$820/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →5. East Alton, IL
5,639 people · Midwest
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$124K
Rent estimate
$800/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →6. Clinton, IN
4,790 people · Midwest
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$125K
Rent estimate
$800/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →7. Chisholm, MN
4,687 people · Midwest
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$124K
Rent estimate
$810/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →8. Estherville, IA
5,823 people · Midwest
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$132K
Rent estimate
$780/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →9. Hillsboro, IL
5,773 people · Midwest
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$135K
Rent estimate
$780/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →10. Ulysses, KS
5,616 people · Midwest
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$146K
Rent estimate
$900/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →How We Find Cities Similar to Red Oak
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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