Cities Similar to Staples, MN
The top 10 most similar cities based on cost of living, home prices, rent, population, and region.
Cities similar to Staples, MN
1. Mountain Iron, MN
2,854 people · Midwest
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$195K
Rent estimate
$900/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →2. Potterville, MI
3,092 people · Midwest
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$215K
Rent estimate
$930/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →3. Corunna, MI
3,022 people · Midwest
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$191K
Rent estimate
$890/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →4. Jackson, MN
3,272 people · Midwest
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$198K
Rent estimate
$850/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →5. Jefferson, OH
3,184 people · Midwest
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$215K
Rent estimate
$940/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →6. Delphi, IN
2,997 people · Midwest
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$218K
Rent estimate
$880/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →7. Missouri Valley, IA
2,656 people · Midwest
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$218K
Rent estimate
$870/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →8. Oak Harbor, OH
2,799 people · Midwest
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$197K
Rent estimate
$820/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →9. El Paso, IL
2,735 people · Midwest
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$198K
Rent estimate
$820/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →10. Hanover, IN
3,814 people · Midwest
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$209K
Rent estimate
$880/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →How We Find Cities Similar to Staples
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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