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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 Rushville, NY 14544

Rushville: median income $61,118, home value $199,700, $914/sq ft, 25-minute commute.

TownSimilarMiles awayMedian incomeHome value$/sq ftWhat’s different
Arnold, NE 69120 91%1,175$69,886$158,200— cheaper homes ($42K less) · smaller
Eddyville, IA 52553 90%797$64,583$150,000— cheaper homes ($50K less)
Elma, IA 50628 89%766$68,750$153,500— cheaper homes ($46K less) · smaller
Ethan, SD 57334 89%1,045$62,167$206,500— smaller · younger residents
Volant, PA 16156 88%193$69,054$221,400— more homeowners
Pine Level, NC 27568 88%504$66,071$230,800— pricier homes ($31K more) · smaller · more homeowners
Tulelake, CA 96134 88%2,231$49,674$200,000— Very close on everything we compare
Schleswig, IA 51461 87%927$73,768$183,100— smaller
Edgemont, SD 57735 87%1,337$71,576$165,600— cheaper homes ($34K less)
Fredonia, PA 16124 86%184$55,455$171,500— cheaper homes ($28K less) · smaller · more homeowners
Stoneboro, PA 16153 86%176$63,750$149,300— cheaper homes ($50K less)
Riceville, IA 50466 85%773$56,728$209,800— younger residents · older homes
Ravenwood, MO 64479 85%915$61,184$150,700— cheaper homes ($49K less) · smaller
Oak Ridge, LA 71264 85%1,056$68,750$158,100— cheaper homes ($42K less) · smaller
Liberty, PA 16930 84%83$71,111$197,800— smaller
Dayton, IA 50530 84%856$73,250$167,900— cheaper homes ($32K less) · smaller
Manassa, CO 81141 84%1,559$59,539$202,500— smaller · more homeowners · newer homes
Inverness, MS 38753 83%973$59,000$159,300— cheaper homes ($40K less) · smaller · 6 min shorter commute
Murdock, MN 56271 83%917$64,861$222,700— smaller · younger residents
Beecher City, IL 62414 83%651$58,370$157,800— cheaper homes ($42K less) · more apartments and townhomes
Saint Meinrad, IN 47577 82%594$52,208$250,800— pricier homes ($51K more) · smaller · more apartments and townhomes
Dakota, IL 61018 82%626$76,471$157,800— cheaper homes ($42K less) · smaller
Laurel, NE 68745 82%1,008$63,953$190,600— younger residents · older homes
Snook, TX 77878 82%1,358$60,417$207,000— smaller · newer homes
Huntington, UT 84528 82%1,762$71,053$206,100— newer 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.