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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 New Brighton, PA 15066

New Brighton: median income $63,836, home value $153,300, $135/sq ft, 26-minute commute.

TownSimilarMiles awayMedian incomeHome value$/sq ftWhat’s different
Newark, NY 14513 92%229$65,309$150,300$121 Very close on everything we compare
Wayne, MI 48184 92%191$59,171$158,000$124 Very close on everything we compare
Oneida, NY 13421 91%289$65,752$162,000$136 6 min shorter commute
Fulton, NY 13069 90%268$63,113$121,900$145 cheaper homes ($31K less) · larger
Whiting, IN 46394 90%380$66,176$173,200$136 older homes
Perry, IA 50220 90%720$71,671$149,400$147 Very close on everything we compare
Springfield, VT 05156 89%438$66,679$204,300$162 pricier homes ($51K more)
Owego, NY 13827 89%230$72,769$156,400$131 Very close on everything we compare
Hammond, IN 46324 89%379$63,052$158,800$147 larger · younger residents
Wyandotte, MI 48192 89%180$71,987$166,900$152 larger · younger residents
Mendota, IL 61342 89%462$65,348$153,500$112 5 min shorter commute
Wood River, IL 62095 89%535$65,013$111,000$110 cheaper homes ($42K less)
Belleville, IL 62220 89%538$65,952$157,400$112 larger
Elmira, NY 14903 88%201$67,012$129,400$127 smaller · 5 min shorter commute
Chester, WV 26034 88%17$56,556$138,400$109 smaller
Cleveland, OH 44144 88%89$60,223$149,900$161 larger · 5 min shorter commute
Galion, OH 44833 88%131$60,151$145,500$129 less walkable
Dayton, OH 45414 88%215$54,485$182,300$145 pricier homes ($29K more) · larger · newer homes
Southgate, MI 48195 88%181$66,118$173,600$145 larger · younger residents
Newton, IA 50208 88%665$62,306$168,900$169 larger
Washington, IA 52353 88%595$63,047$160,500$128 7 min shorter commute
Joliet, IL 60433 88%407$66,515$172,300$173 younger residents
Syracuse, NY 13209 87%264$68,138$161,400$190 Very close on everything we compare
Latonia, KY 41015 87%252$65,683$187,700$156 pricier homes ($34K more) · larger · younger residents
Shadyside, OH 43947 87%59$58,269$153,600$130 smaller

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.