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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 Russellton, PA 15076

Russellton: median income $50,573, home value $184,100, $155/sq ft, 27-minute commute.

TownSimilarMiles awayMedian incomeHome value$/sq ftWhat’s different
Howes Cave, NY 12092 84%317$58,615$217,600$130 pricier homes ($34K more) · older residents
Philmont, NY 12565 82%340$56,563$225,000— pricier homes ($41K more) · 6 min shorter commute
Badin, NC 28009 80%360$53,145$160,200$117 Very close on everything we compare
Gilbertville, MA 01031 79%413$60,517$245,600$120 pricier homes ($62K more) · larger
Nunda, NY 14517 78%169$56,088$150,000$112 cheaper homes ($34K less) · larger
Rouses Point, NY 12979 76%446$45,850$190,900$130 larger · older residents
Vernon, NY 13476 72%279$62,798$204,000$148 larger · older residents · 5 min shorter commute
Oakfield, NY 14125 72%188$70,294$161,200$144 larger
Saint Meinrad, IN 47577 72%409$52,208$250,800— pricier homes ($67K more) · newer homes
Ovid, NY 14521 69%213$67,198$163,700$112 larger · newer homes
Olin, IA 52320 67%594$62,222$131,300$109 cheaper homes ($53K less) · more single-family homes · newer homes
Glenns Ferry, ID 83623 67%1,822$58,145$217,600$146 pricier homes ($34K more) · larger · older residents
Central Village, CT 06332 66%419$61,840$235,300$107 pricier homes ($51K more) · 7 min shorter commute
West Point, KY 40177 66%374$50,577$122,200$155 cheaper homes ($62K less) · larger · newer homes
Duluth, MN 55808 66%747$62,031$174,200$160 larger · more walkable
Arabi, LA 70032 66%931$56,813$225,500$172 pricier homes ($41K more) · larger · newer homes
Boron, CA 93516 66%2,085$61,000$126,600$151 cheaper homes ($58K less) · larger · newer homes
Merrill, OR 97633 66%2,148$62,019$205,900$152 newer homes
Richford, VT 05476 65%471$57,361$196,700$183 larger · more single-family homes · newer homes
South Dayton, NY 14138 65%128$56,868$111,700$134 cheaper homes ($72K less) · larger · older residents
Winfield, IA 52659 65%607$55,125$110,900$156 cheaper homes ($73K less) · older residents · more homeowners
Mcintosh, MN 56556 65%930$61,786$150,600$78 cheaper homes ($34K less) · 8 min shorter commute
West Warren, MA 01092 64%409$68,614$313,600$131 pricier homes ($130K more) · older residents
Sharon Springs, NY 13459 64%309$65,893$172,600$173 larger · more homeowners · more single-family homes
Lonaconing, MD 21539 64%84$57,708$130,200$214 cheaper homes ($54K less) · larger · older residents

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.