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Where are towns like the one I love?

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 White Plains, NY 10606

White Plains: median income $112,270, home value $682,300, $492/sq ft, 26-minute commute.

TownSimilarMiles awayMedian incomeHome value$/sq ftWhat’s different
Alexandria, VA 22305 91%231$113,537$864,500$521 pricier homes ($182K more)
Waltham, MA 02453 87%161$115,366$705,100$473 larger
Orange, CA 92868 87%2,445$97,500$762,000$545 pricier homes ($80K more) · larger · newer homes
East Rutherford, NJ 07073 85%21$97,993$458,100$397 cheaper homes ($224K less) · smaller
Arlington, VA 22204 85%231$107,941$688,000$418 larger
Denver, CO 80205 84%1,635$104,836$649,300$391 cheaper homes ($33K less) · larger
North Hollywood, CA 91602 84%2,460$102,914$1,055,900$636 pricier homes ($374K more)
Wallington, NJ 07057 82%21$85,862$528,300$392 lower income ($26K less) · cheaper homes ($154K less)
Falls Church, VA 22044 82%233$101,034$775,600$339 pricier homes ($93K more) · more homeowners
Emeryville, CA 94608 82%2,564$120,239$849,600$508 pricier homes ($167K more) · larger
Palisades Park, NJ 07650 81%17$94,743$719,600$511 pricier homes ($37K more) · older residents · newer homes
Buena Park, CA 90621 81%2,448$97,612$832,000$556 pricier homes ($150K more) · larger · newer homes
Edison, NJ 08837 80%45$102,605$437,900$389 cheaper homes ($244K less) · more homeowners
La Mesa, CA 91942 80%2,430$92,896$775,700$582 pricier homes ($93K more) · larger
San Diego, CA 92110 80%2,440$110,790$1,006,800$631 pricier homes ($325K more) · larger · 6 min shorter commute
Fullerton, CA 92831 80%2,443$89,278$876,800$631 pricier homes ($195K more) · larger
Waltham, MA 02452 79%162$118,431$808,300$429 pricier homes ($126K more) · more homeowners · less walkable
North Arlington, NJ 07031 79%25$94,201$474,500$434 cheaper homes ($208K less) · 6 min longer commute
Ridgefield, NJ 07657 79%18$118,059$646,200$398 cheaper homes ($36K less) · smaller · 6 min longer commute
Valley Village, CA 91607 79%2,461$87,874$1,030,500$681 pricier homes ($348K more) · larger
Alhambra, CA 91801 79%2,449$89,156$834,000$576 pricier homes ($152K more) · larger · older residents
Tustin, CA 92780 79%2,443$101,017$861,700$621 pricier homes ($179K more) · larger
Quincy, MA 02171 78%167$106,885$662,900$512 8 min longer commute · more homeowners
Alexandria, VA 22312 78%235$109,272$604,200$325 cheaper homes ($78K less) · larger · more homeowners
Torrance, CA 90501 78%2,466$92,923$923,100$611 pricier homes ($241K more) · larger · more single-family homes

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.