Cities Similar to Story City, IA
The top 10 most similar cities based on cost of living, home prices, rent, population, and region.
Cities similar to Story City, IA
1. Aurora, IN
3,508 people · Midwest
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$270K
Rent estimate
$920/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →2. Corydon, IN
3,168 people · Midwest
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$262K
Rent estimate
$910/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →3. Omro, WI
3,623 people · Midwest
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$271K
Rent estimate
$950/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →4. West Point, NE
3,458 people · Midwest
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$256K
Rent estimate
$920/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →5. Moose Lake, MN
3,004 people · Midwest
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$272K
Rent estimate
$920/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →6. Byron, IL
3,772 people · Midwest
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$262K
Rent estimate
$950/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →7. Hartville, OH
3,385 people · Midwest
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$283K
Rent estimate
$930/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →8. Vicksburg, MI
3,929 people · Midwest
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$269K
Rent estimate
$900/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →9. Winnebago, IL
2,875 people · Midwest
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$266K
Rent estimate
$950/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →10. Plainwell, MI
3,747 people · Midwest
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$283K
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 Story City
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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