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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 West Newton, PA 15089

West Newton: median income $60,533, home value $164,500, $159/sq ft, 29-minute commute.

TownSimilarMiles awayMedian incomeHome value$/sq ftWhat’s different
Angola, NY 14006 95%172$65,972$166,600$184 Very close on everything we compare
Camden, NY 13316 91%299$66,760$162,000$181 Very close on everything we compare
Crestline, OH 44827 90%162$56,757$125,900$148 cheaper homes ($39K less)
Burton, MI 48509 90%278$64,160$135,800$134 cheaper homes ($29K less)
Geneva, OH 44041 89%126$60,662$174,200$164 larger
Dewey, OK 74029 89%904$57,821$151,400$118 Very close on everything we compare
Palacios, TX 77465 89%1,225$64,666$177,200$183 newer homes
Shadyside, OH 43947 88%56$58,269$153,600$130 7 min shorter commute
Middletown, IN 47356 88%305$67,049$167,800$124 younger residents
Coloma, MI 49038 88%368$62,636$206,800$199 pricier homes ($42K more) · less walkable
Mayfield, NY 12117 87%349$66,000$208,500$158 pricier homes ($44K more) · smaller · less walkable
Frankfort, NY 13340 87%310$69,821$157,800$172 younger residents · less walkable
Dansville, NY 14437 87%195$66,332$124,800$118 cheaper homes ($40K less)
Chester, WV 26034 87%50$56,556$138,400$109 cheaper homes ($26K less)
West Union, WV 26456 87%85$58,000$164,400— smaller · less walkable
Toronto, OH 43964 87%50$60,365$132,800$135 cheaper homes ($32K less) · 6 min shorter commute
Pinconning, MI 48650 87%333$61,911$151,800$132 less walkable · newer homes
Elsie, MI 48831 87%311$63,299$161,300$149 smaller · less walkable
Michigan Center, MI 49254 87%275$63,750$172,100$163 smaller · 5 min shorter commute
Vinton, IA 52349 87%650$71,314$181,200$135 6 min shorter commute
Wilton, ME 04294 86%572$63,104$198,800$163 pricier homes ($34K more) · smaller · newer homes
Jefferson, OH 44047 86%118$60,625$198,400$160 pricier homes ($34K more) · less walkable · newer homes
Belpre, OH 45714 86%117$56,574$166,200$148 newer homes
Knightstown, IN 46148 86%306$63,914$186,800$128 younger residents
Marine City, MI 48039 86%224$82,755$181,300$172 Very close on everything we compare

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.