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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 Youngsville, PA 16371

Youngsville: median income $57,514, home value $116,600, $57/sq ft, 22-minute commute.

TownSimilarMiles awayMedian incomeHome value$/sq ftWhat’s different
Belle, WV 25015 95%276$56,681$98,100$63 Very close on everything we compare
Winchester, IL 62694 93%603$58,460$102,200$59 Very close on everything we compare
Albany, MO 64402 93%789$54,444$111,900— Very close on everything we compare
Norwood, NY 13668 92%295$63,393$115,400$60 more homeowners
Hamilton, IL 62341 92%633$62,262$136,900$70 Very close on everything we compare
Madison, WV 25130 91%294$53,294$95,900$76 Very close on everything we compare
Glenville, WV 26351 91%216$55,742$106,500$53 Very close on everything we compare
Carmi, IL 62821 91%536$55,367$116,300$54 larger
New Berlin, NY 13411 90%210$55,357$121,900$82 Very close on everything we compare
Belmont, NY 14813 90%72$63,750$94,300$71 Very close on everything we compare
Belmont, MS 38827 90%700$59,226$142,600$60 pricier homes ($26K more) · younger residents
Albion, IL 62806 90%521$66,776$120,800— Very close on everything we compare
Eldorado, IL 62930 90%558$52,931$93,400$63 larger
Ellington, MO 63638 90%696$55,257$137,500$76 Very close on everything we compare
Campbell, MO 63933 90%683$55,582$102,100$55 younger residents
Geary, OK 73040 90%1,111$61,328$117,000$56 smaller
Baird, TX 79504 90%1,279$64,545$119,600$82 Very close on everything we compare
Norfolk, NY 13667 89%301$59,849$99,700$86 Very close on everything we compare
Canisteo, NY 14823 89%93$63,140$118,800$91 Very close on everything we compare
Oblong, IL 62449 89%492$59,555$98,800— 5 min shorter commute
Mount Carmel, IL 62863 89%506$55,916$105,500$72 larger
Bethany, MO 64424 89%773$53,479$120,800$37 Very close on everything we compare
De Witt, AR 72042 89%836$55,679$127,500$67 larger · newer homes
Watonga, OK 73772 89%1,105$58,591$116,900$72 Very close on everything we compare
Brasher Falls, NY 13613 88%309$58,846$116,600$83 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.