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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 Vienna, VA 22181

Vienna: median income $211,911, home value $998,300, $402/sq ft, 27-minute commute.

TownSimilarMiles awayMedian incomeHome value$/sq ftWhat’s different
Berwyn, PA 19312 89%126$204,384$855,000$376 cheaper homes ($143K less) · older residents
Andover, MA 01810 87%412$172,606$855,600$412 lower income ($39K less) · cheaper homes ($143K less) · larger
Atlanta, GA 30327 86%527$189,250$1,136,500$399 pricier homes ($138K more) · larger · 7 min shorter commute
Lake Forest, IL 60045 85%600$233,125$923,500$404 cheaper homes ($75K less) · more single-family homes
Hinsdale, IL 60521 85%595$249,200$1,032,800$405 higher income ($37K more) · pricier homes ($35K more) · more single-family homes
Bedford, MA 01730 83%401$172,400$898,500$496 lower income ($40K less) · cheaper homes ($100K less) · more renters
Wayne, PA 19087 83%129$171,179$748,200$364 lower income ($41K less) · cheaper homes ($250K less) · larger
Concord, MA 01742 82%395$195,125$1,218,100$517 pricier homes ($220K more) · older residents · 6 min longer commute
Westwood, MA 02090 82%393$223,125$1,041,500$493 pricier homes ($43K more) · more single-family homes
Malvern, PA 19355 82%123$169,417$692,300$315 lower income ($42K less) · cheaper homes ($306K less) · larger
Bethesda, MD 20817 82%10$249,332$1,183,600$422 higher income ($37K more) · pricier homes ($185K more) · larger
Deerfield, IL 60015 82%599$183,125$606,000$302 lower income ($29K less) · cheaper homes ($392K less) · larger
Needham Heights, MA 02494 81%395$179,720$1,107,700$530 lower income ($32K less) · pricier homes ($109K more) · more walkable
Woodinville, WA 98072 81%2,300$175,805$1,122,200$544 lower income ($36K less) · pricier homes ($124K more) · larger
Southborough, MA 01772 80%382$201,568$841,700$354 cheaper homes ($157K less) · smaller · 6 min longer commute
Medfield, MA 02052 80%387$235,800$911,100$416 cheaper homes ($87K less) · more single-family homes · less walkable
Wayzata, MN 55391 80%933$174,301$923,400$340 lower income ($38K less) · cheaper homes ($75K less) · older residents
Walnut Creek, CA 94598 80%2,398$186,225$1,339,900$665 lower income ($26K less) · pricier homes ($342K more) · larger
Basking Ridge, NJ 07920 79%190$192,857$799,900$439 cheaper homes ($198K less) · larger · 5 min longer commute
Foothill Ranch, CA 92610 79%2,259$195,046$1,020,500$658 newer homes
Bellevue, WA 98006 79%2,302$198,150$1,388,500$592 pricier homes ($390K more) · larger · more single-family homes
Wayland, MA 01778 78%392$219,375$977,300$443 more single-family homes · less walkable · older homes
Lexington, MA 02421 78%401$227,813$1,205,700$558 pricier homes ($207K more) · older residents · older homes
Pleasantville, NY 10570 78%241$183,833$862,300$470 lower income ($28K less) · cheaper homes ($136K less) · 6 min longer commute
Tampa, FL 33629 78%816$164,355$851,400$493 lower income ($48K less) · cheaper homes ($147K less) · larger

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.