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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 East Hampton, NY 11937

East Hampton: median income $129,883, home value $1,115,100, $875/sq ft, 21-minute commute.

TownSimilarMiles awayMedian incomeHome value$/sq ftWhat’s different
Truckee, CA 96161 88%2,504$131,702$991,400$644 cheaper homes ($124K less)
Bonita, CA 91902 83%2,517$122,524$984,900$532 cheaper homes ($130K less)
Santa Cruz, CA 95065 82%2,652$153,222$1,228,500$674 pricier homes ($113K more) · smaller
Sebastopol, CA 95472 82%2,662$108,925$1,020,100$619 cheaper homes ($95K less) · 6 min longer commute
Templeton, CA 93465 81%2,625$129,259$870,100$579 cheaper homes ($245K less) · smaller · newer homes
Salinas, CA 93908 81%2,647$156,394$1,091,700$549 higher income ($27K more) · smaller · 6 min longer commute
Poway, CA 92064 80%2,509$148,673$1,033,100$606 cheaper homes ($82K less) · larger · younger residents
Kalaheo, HI 96741 80%5,106$110,873$953,200$696 cheaper homes ($162K less) · smaller
Los Osos, CA 93402 79%2,638$109,090$806,800$643 cheaper homes ($308K less) · smaller · more walkable
Soquel, CA 95073 79%2,651$118,169$1,062,800$699 cheaper homes ($52K less) · smaller · more apartments and townhomes
Healdsburg, CA 95448 79%2,657$105,120$1,048,300$701 cheaper homes ($67K less) · more renters · more walkable
Half Moon Bay, CA 94019 78%2,664$153,781$1,556,800$812 pricier homes ($442K more) · smaller · 7 min longer commute
Saint Helena, CA 94574 78%2,639$139,474$1,637,800$1,017 pricier homes ($523K more) · smaller
Aptos, CA 95003 78%2,648$148,412$1,198,700$764 pricier homes ($84K more) · 6 min longer commute · more apartments and townhomes
Arroyo Grande, CA 93420 77%2,623$110,553$917,900$572 cheaper homes ($197K less) · more apartments and townhomes
Pacifica, CA 94044 76%2,662$160,408$1,249,800$896 higher income ($31K more) · pricier homes ($135K more) · larger
Bend, OR 97703 76%2,478$120,841$990,400$508 cheaper homes ($125K less) · larger · newer homes
Yorba Linda, CA 92886 74%2,520$153,397$1,116,500$636 larger · 8 min longer commute
Santa Barbara, CA 93111 74%2,609$144,353$1,296,700$1,017 pricier homes ($182K more) · 6 min shorter commute · more apartments and townhomes
Vineyard Haven, MA 02568 73%88$115,417$937,100$772 cheaper homes ($178K less) · smaller · more walkable
Long Beach, CA 90808 73%2,539$137,855$954,200$730 cheaper homes ($161K less) · larger · 7 min longer commute
Anaheim, CA 92807 73%2,521$138,741$963,200$610 cheaper homes ($152K less) · larger · 8 min longer commute
Santa Ynez, CA 93460 73%2,618$114,139$1,205,900$677 pricier homes ($91K more) · smaller
Scotts Valley, CA 95066 73%2,653$151,250$1,136,400$649 more apartments and townhomes · more walkable
Loomis, CA 95650 73%2,567$117,912$751,700$484 cheaper homes ($363K less) · smaller · 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.