Cities Similar to Waterville, MN
The top 10 most similar cities based on cost of living, home prices, rent, population, and region.
Cities similar to Waterville, MN
1. Galesville, WI
1,682 people · Midwest
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$298K
Rent estimate
$810/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →2. Lester Prairie, MN
1,901 people · Midwest
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$308K
Rent estimate
$840/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →3. Albion, NE
1,680 people · Midwest
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$299K
Rent estimate
$780/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →4. Darien, WI
1,570 people · Midwest
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$317K
Rent estimate
$820/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →5. Fair Grove, MO
1,609 people · Midwest
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$296K
Rent estimate
$830/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →6. Haubstadt, IN
1,622 people · Midwest
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$297K
Rent estimate
$780/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →7. Farley, IA
1,722 people · Midwest
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$296K
Rent estimate
$850/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →8. Port Byron, IL
1,627 people · Midwest
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$293K
Rent estimate
$800/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →9. Dallas Center, IA
1,966 people · Midwest
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$320K
Rent estimate
$810/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →10. Cameron, WI
1,857 people · Midwest
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$288K
Rent estimate
$820/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →How We Find Cities Similar to Waterville
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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