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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 Elizabeth, PA 15037

Elizabeth: median income $77,579, home value $165,900, $172/sq ft, 29-minute commute.

TownSimilarMiles awayMedian incomeHome value$/sq ftWhat’s different
Anderson, IN 46011 94%310$76,391$178,700$128 larger
Saint Clair Shores, MI 48081 93%220$82,009$217,900$172 pricier homes ($52K more) · larger
Saint Clair Shores, MI 48082 93%221$74,806$214,200$167 pricier homes ($48K more) · larger
Canastota, NY 13032 92%288$81,171$165,800$153 Very close on everything we compare
Mogadore, OH 44260 92%95$82,444$210,200$182 pricier homes ($44K more)
Jamestown, OH 45335 91%211$81,690$193,400$172 pricier homes ($28K more)
Marine City, MI 48039 91%218$82,755$181,300$172 Very close on everything we compare
Vinton, IA 52349 91%644$71,314$181,200$135 6 min shorter commute
Glenwood, IL 60425 91%414$77,174$197,000$145 pricier homes ($31K more)
Angola, NY 14006 90%169$65,972$166,600$184 older residents
Tipton, IA 52772 90%597$81,267$225,700$152 pricier homes ($60K more) · smaller
Frankfort, NY 13340 89%311$69,821$157,800$172 Very close on everything we compare
Sheffield Lake, OH 44054 89%144$75,572$184,400$173 more renters
East Canton, OH 44730 89%83$70,232$154,200$168 smaller
Tipton, IN 46072 89%326$72,375$180,100$137 Very close on everything we compare
Albion, IN 46701 89%300$78,385$211,600$146 pricier homes ($46K more) · less walkable
Boonville, IN 47601 89%425$78,663$194,500$150 pricier homes ($29K more) · 6 min shorter commute
Warren, MI 48088 89%225$81,601$219,700$150 pricier homes ($54K more) · larger
Auburn, MI 48611 89%318$87,963$177,100$165 smaller
Knoxville, IA 50138 89%696$74,693$196,700$159 pricier homes ($31K more) · 6 min shorter commute
Pecatonica, IL 61063 89%512$84,276$174,100$158 smaller
Auburn, IL 62615 89%526$84,632$165,400$129 smaller
Camden, NY 13316 88%300$66,760$162,000$181 smaller
Oak Harbor, OH 43449 88%192$71,083$180,900$183 Very close on everything we compare
New Carlisle, OH 45344 88%221$78,471$174,600$176 larger · 6 min shorter commute

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.