Cities Similar to Williams, CA
The top 10 most similar cities based on cost of living, home prices, rent, population, and region.
Cities similar to Williams, CA
1. Crescent City, CA
5,611 people · West
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$351K
Rent estimate
$1,240/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →2. Dos Palos, CA
5,708 people · West
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$357K
Rent estimate
$1,110/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →3. Willits, CA
4,843 people · West
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$343K
Rent estimate
$1,210/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →4. Gustine, CA
6,099 people · West
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$413K
Rent estimate
$1,170/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →5. Sonora, CA
4,917 people · West
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$398K
Rent estimate
$1,320/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →6. Gridley, CA
7,269 people · West
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$341K
Rent estimate
$1,140/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →7. Laurel, MT
7,193 people · West
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$359K
Rent estimate
$1,060/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →8. Buhl, ID
4,715 people · West
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$361K
Rent estimate
$1,390/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →9. Mount Pleasant, UT
3,871 people · West
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$368K
Rent estimate
$1,110/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →10. Dillon, MT
4,176 people · West
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$374K
Rent estimate
$1,040/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →How We Find Cities Similar to Williams
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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