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Enter a town you like, or the one you’re leaving, and find the places most like it: similar incomes, home prices, commute, age of homes and more. Look nearby, in other states or only where homes cost less.

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Towns most like Mount Ephraim, NJ 08059

Mount Ephraim: median income $89,375, home value $249,700, $256/sq ft, 23-minute commute.

TownSimilarMiles awayMedian incomeHome value$/sq ftWhat’s different
Norfolk, VA 23509 88%217$72,816$258,000$211 larger
Berkeley, IL 60163 87%683$85,823$246,900$261 more homeowners
Wilmington, DE 19804 85%30$79,701$264,100$219 larger
Dallas, TX 75223 85%1,297$73,318$265,100$271 larger · more renters
Springfield, MA 01118 84%203$80,250$275,100$242 pricier homes ($25K more) · larger
Oakville, CT 06779 84%158$95,798$277,000$256 pricier homes ($27K more) · older residents · less walkable
South Saint Paul, MN 55075 84%977$88,386$281,700$196 pricier homes ($32K more) · larger
Franklin Park, IL 60131 84%682$76,658$287,000$278 pricier homes ($37K more) · larger · 6 min longer commute
Cranston, RI 02910 83%232$90,698$338,700$271 pricier homes ($89K more) · larger
Bellwood, IL 60104 83%681$79,513$230,000$219 larger
Windsor Locks, CT 06096 81%190$81,205$258,800$226 larger · less walkable
Lyons, IL 60534 81%678$70,890$257,300$224 larger · 5 min longer commute
Pittsburgh, PA 15234 80%263$78,366$206,600$206 cheaper homes ($43K less) · larger
Levittown, PA 19057 80%22$93,738$328,000$263 pricier homes ($78K more) · larger · less walkable
Hampton, VA 23661 80%211$65,446$220,500$197 cheaper homes ($29K less) · larger
Minneapolis, MN 55430 80%992$75,716$256,800$179 larger
Hillside, IL 60162 80%682$72,320$246,800$283 older residents · 6 min longer commute
Warwick, RI 02888 79%232$91,867$350,000$317 pricier homes ($100K more) · larger · older residents
West Hartford, CT 06110 79%178$87,539$285,200$291 pricier homes ($36K more) · larger · more apartments and townhomes
Minneapolis, MN 55420 79%987$82,170$328,400$207 pricier homes ($79K more) · larger · more apartments and townhomes
Melrose Park, IL 60164 79%682$81,263$258,300$261 larger · 6 min longer commute
Tacoma, WA 98418 79%2,387$89,706$413,400$272 pricier homes ($164K more) · larger · older homes
Schenectady, NY 12306 78%209$83,202$222,500$213 cheaper homes ($27K less) · larger · less walkable
Pittsburgh, PA 15209 78%261$85,542$233,900$199 larger · older residents · less walkable
Folsom, PA 19033 78%13$114,400$275,200$253 higher income ($25K more) · pricier homes ($26K more) · more homeowners

Similarity compares income, home value, price per sq ft, population, age, commute, education, walkability, owner share, single-family share and age of homes. Click a town to see its housing market. Set your own criteria with the town finder.

Finding towns like the one you love

Maybe you grew up somewhere you loved and want something like it closer to a new job. Maybe the town you want is out of reach and you’re looking for a cheaper version of it. Or you’re moving across the country and want to know which places will feel familiar. This tool starts from a town you know and finds the places most like it.

How we measure similarity

We compare eleven things for every ZIP code: median household income, median home value, price per square foot from recent sales, population, median age, average commute, the share of adults with a bachelor’s degree, walkability, the share of homes that are owner-occupied, the share that are single-family homes, and the median year homes were built. Income and home values count most, because they shape what a place costs and feels like day to day.

Each trait is put on the same scale, so a $50,000 difference in home value and a five-minute difference in commute can be compared fairly. The result is a similarity score: towns in the 90s are close matches on nearly everything, and scores in the 70s are similar with a few clear differences. For each match we list the biggest differences, like cheaper homes, a longer commute or more single-family homes.

Where to look

  • Anywhere shows the closest matches nationwide.
  • Same state or other states keeps the search where you need it.
  • Within a distance finds alternatives near a town you’re priced out of.
  • At least a distance away finds the same kind of place somewhere new.

Tick “only towns where homes cost less” to find more affordable versions of the place you like.

What it can’t tell you

Numbers can’t capture everything that makes a place feel like home: a walkable downtown, the schools, the views or the people. Use the matches as a short list, then visit. Click any town to see its housing market, including how competitive it is and how fast homes are selling.