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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 Edison, NJ 08837

Edison: median income $102,605, home value $437,900, $389/sq ft, 30-minute commute.

TownSimilarMiles awayMedian incomeHome value$/sq ftWhat’s different
Alexandria, VA 22312 92%191$109,272$604,200$325 pricier homes ($166K more)
Elmsford, NY 10523 89%45$118,438$588,100$449 pricier homes ($150K more) · smaller
Falls Church, VA 22041 89%189$92,636$452,300$311 larger · more apartments and townhomes
White Plains, NY 10603 87%46$121,026$503,000$424 pricier homes ($65K more) · more homeowners
Falls Church, VA 22044 87%189$101,034$775,600$339 pricier homes ($338K more)
Alexandria, VA 22306 87%191$97,132$594,000$343 pricier homes ($156K more) · larger
Quincy, MA 02171 86%210$106,885$662,900$512 pricier homes ($225K more)
Norwood, MA 02062 85%199$107,030$651,700$432 pricier homes ($214K more) · larger
Stamford, CT 06906 85%56$93,675$596,800$402 pricier homes ($159K more) · smaller · 5 min shorter commute
Miami, FL 33166 85%1,072$81,581$530,300$453 pricier homes ($92K more)
Arvada, CO 80002 85%1,617$93,362$558,500$322 pricier homes ($121K more) · 6 min shorter commute · newer homes
Port Chester, NY 10573 84%48$105,686$662,900$510 pricier homes ($225K more) · larger
Alexandria, VA 22303 84%189$103,656$552,800$386 pricier homes ($115K more) · more apartments and townhomes
Austin, TX 78723 84%1,486$100,329$562,300$355 pricier homes ($124K more) · larger · newer homes
Norwalk, CT 06850 83%62$123,633$581,200$390 pricier homes ($143K more) · less walkable
New Rochelle, NY 10801 83%39$85,573$575,300$378 pricier homes ($137K more) · larger
Washington, DC 20018 83%179$90,639$697,000$315 pricier homes ($259K more)
Towson, MD 21286 83%141$93,808$430,100$216 Very close on everything we compare
Alexandria, VA 22309 83%193$107,376$567,200$327 pricier homes ($129K more) · larger · more homeowners
Dallas, TX 75238 83%1,342$82,019$568,700$333 pricier homes ($131K more) · larger
Denver, CO 80223 83%1,613$79,151$539,900$355 pricier homes ($102K more)
Tacoma, WA 98466 83%2,405$101,778$602,400$351 pricier homes ($165K more) · larger · more single-family homes
Woburn, MA 01801 82%213$111,185$673,500$456 pricier homes ($236K more) · larger
Quincy, MA 02169 82%210$96,290$581,600$460 pricier homes ($144K more) · larger · 6 min longer commute
Ossining, NY 10562 82%51$115,697$498,700$392 pricier homes ($61K more) · larger · older residents

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.