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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 Creighton, PA 15030

Creighton: median income $56,094, home value $89,100, 23-minute commute.

TownSimilarMiles awayMedian incomeHome value$/sq ftWhat’s different
Tiltonsville, OH 43963 93%56$56,813$105,200$55 Very close on everything we compare
Lonaconing, MD 21539 78%81$57,708$130,200$214 pricier homes ($41K more) · larger · less walkable
Benwood, WV 26031 78%64$46,797$78,300$83 larger · less walkable
Appleton, MN 56208 78%879$59,766$102,800$114 larger · less walkable
Clifton Forge, VA 24422 77%191$48,750$113,400$80 larger
Winfield, IA 52659 77%610$55,125$110,900$156 less walkable
Ceredo, WV 25507 75%211$49,245$148,400$73 pricier homes ($59K more) · newer homes
Independence, MO 64054 74%783$59,719$117,600$140 pricier homes ($29K more) · larger · younger residents
Wilson, KS 67490 73%998$67,115$88,800$80 more homeowners · more single-family homes · less walkable
Red Cloud, NE 68970 73%986$58,523$95,000$55 more single-family homes · less walkable
Springer, NM 87747 73%1,368$55,948$119,500$27 pricier homes ($30K more) · larger · less walkable
White Hall, IL 62092 72%567$56,607$69,100$95 larger · more homeowners · less walkable
Lyons, NE 68038 72%870$51,362$117,700$112 pricier homes ($29K more) · more single-family homes · less walkable
Rich Creek, VA 24147 71%228$61,667$102,900$98 less walkable
Tarkio, MO 64491 71%818$57,500$91,300$126 larger · less walkable · newer homes
Topeka, KS 66608 71%849$49,126$87,500$112 larger · newer homes
Bessemer, MI 49911 70%655$57,000$106,300$87 larger · 5 min shorter commute · more homeowners
Toledo, IA 52342 70%670$57,813$142,700$102 pricier homes ($54K more) · larger · less walkable
Arapahoe, NE 68922 70%1,056$57,426$107,900— 8 min shorter commute · more single-family homes · less walkable
Beaumont, TX 77702 70%1,083$62,125$137,000$76 pricier homes ($48K more) · larger · newer homes
Mexico, ME 04257 69%544$55,727$110,800$96 larger · more homeowners · less walkable
Falconer, NY 14733 69%111$63,068$109,700$131 larger · less walkable
Belmont, NY 14813 69%146$63,750$94,300$71 larger · more homeowners · less walkable
Toledo, OH 43610 69%211$46,469$71,500$46 larger · younger residents · 6 min shorter commute
Thornton, IL 60476 69%413$59,647$155,100$175 pricier homes ($66K more) · larger · 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.