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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 Southold, NY 11971

Southold: median income $129,507, home value $843,300, $587/sq ft, 27-minute commute.

TownSimilarMiles awayMedian incomeHome value$/sq ftWhat’s different
Felton, CA 95018 91%2,641$129,464$838,600$661 older homes
North Falmouth, MA 02556 89%102$121,810$717,800$491 cheaper homes ($126K less) · smaller
Rye, NH 03870 89%160$140,938$990,700$601 pricier homes ($147K more) · older residents
Vashon, WA 98070 89%2,472$120,571$790,700$530 cheaper homes ($53K less) · larger · 6 min longer commute
East Sandwich, MA 02537 87%113$136,506$639,500$405 cheaper homes ($204K less) · newer homes
Mattapoisett, MA 02739 86%94$130,241$681,600$430 cheaper homes ($162K less) · older residents
Loomis, CA 95650 86%2,553$117,912$751,700$484 cheaper homes ($92K less) · larger
North Hampton, NH 03862 85%156$144,583$670,400$496 cheaper homes ($173K less) · newer homes
Sagamore Beach, MA 02562 84%111$120,000$591,000$498 cheaper homes ($252K less) · smaller
Centerville, MA 02632 84%115$121,317$616,700$486 cheaper homes ($227K less) · larger · 5 min longer commute
Salinas, CA 93908 84%2,633$156,394$1,091,700$549 higher income ($27K more) · pricier homes ($248K more) · larger
Fall City, WA 98024 84%2,444$160,641$1,107,100$473 higher income ($31K more) · pricier homes ($264K more) · smaller
Northvale, NJ 07647 83%79$128,542$602,800$451 cheaper homes ($241K less) · more apartments and townhomes
Lyons, CO 80540 83%1,715$139,521$795,500$371 cheaper homes ($48K less) · 6 min longer commute
Newcastle, CA 95658 83%2,550$126,581$837,700$450 Very close on everything we compare
Sandwich, MA 02563 82%111$121,455$617,800$441 cheaper homes ($226K less) · larger · older residents
East Hanover, NJ 07936 82%102$149,583$702,800$409 cheaper homes ($141K less) · larger
Boylston, MA 01505 81%96$140,962$578,600$343 cheaper homes ($265K less)
Cotuit, MA 02635 81%111$110,197$683,600$490 cheaper homes ($160K less) · smaller · older residents
Old Lyme, CT 06371 81%20$132,045$499,400$372 cheaper homes ($344K less) · larger
Oceanport, NJ 07757 81%98$126,094$757,700$524 cheaper homes ($86K less) · 6 min longer commute · more apartments and townhomes
Penryn, CA 95663 81%2,553$155,917$960,800$540 higher income ($26K more) · pricier homes ($118K more) · smaller
Salisbury, CT 06068 80%83$123,552$842,200$461 smaller · more renters
Oakhurst, NJ 07755 80%100$134,338$768,400$582 cheaper homes ($75K less) · younger residents · more walkable
Carmel Valley, CA 93924 80%2,639$148,563$1,222,600$762 pricier homes ($379K more) · older residents · more apartments and townhomes

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.