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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 Dalzell, SC 29040

Dalzell: median income $65,978, home value $162,100, $161/sq ft, 27-minute commute.

TownSimilarMiles awayMedian incomeHome value$/sq ftWhat’s different
Henderson, TN 38340 96%474$63,700$160,000$165 Very close on everything we compare
Wingate, NC 28174 93%67$71,136$226,700$184 pricier homes ($65K more)
Pevely, MO 63070 93%628$65,211$210,500$190 pricier homes ($48K more)
Bono, AR 72416 93%598$67,448$163,600$162 smaller · older residents
Gladewater, TX 75647 93%841$65,809$167,700$134 Very close on everything we compare
Lake Park, GA 31636 92%279$63,672$230,900$159 pricier homes ($69K more)
Montevallo, AL 35115 92%373$57,372$179,000$151 larger
Pell City, AL 35125 92%339$59,891$183,100$169 Very close on everything we compare
Ward, AR 72176 92%654$68,840$176,000$151 6 min longer commute
Manila, AR 72442 92%564$56,221$166,300$161 smaller
Pittsburg, TX 75686 92%838$59,991$170,700$162 larger
Demorest, GA 30535 91%181$58,510$223,600$198 pricier homes ($62K more)
Auburn, KY 42206 91%404$66,815$167,700$171 smaller
Upton, KY 42784 91%387$68,699$178,100$153 smaller
Sunset, LA 70584 91%724$62,281$193,800$156 pricier homes ($32K more) · 5 min longer commute
Lavaca, AR 72941 91%785$73,558$169,600$143 smaller
Los Fresnos, TX 78566 91%1,149$60,187$154,300$175 larger
Merkel, TX 79536 91%1,132$71,131$136,400$157 cheaper homes ($26K less) · smaller · older homes
Pikeville, NC 27863 90%175$77,933$212,200$165 pricier homes ($50K more) · larger
Hubert, NC 28539 90%192$66,976$230,200$180 pricier homes ($68K more) · larger
Cullman, AL 35058 90%360$62,146$212,300$164 pricier homes ($50K more) · older residents
Tallassee, AL 36078 90%330$69,289$178,500$144 larger · older residents
Odon, IN 47562 90%491$71,250$194,600$157 pricier homes ($33K more) · smaller
Lake City, AR 72437 90%578$60,714$160,300$133 smaller
Alma, AR 72921 90%786$75,008$222,100$157 pricier homes ($60K more) · 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.