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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 Starr, SC 29684

Starr: median income $58,889, home value $188,100, $164/sq ft, 33-minute commute.

TownSimilarMiles awayMedian incomeHome value$/sq ftWhat’s different
Kellyville, OK 74039 96%771$64,286$159,600$158 cheaper homes ($29K less) · smaller
Cleveland, NC 27013 95%145$66,301$212,400$179 Very close on everything we compare
Seagrove, NC 27341 95%187$58,159$158,900$201 cheaper homes ($29K less)
Danielsville, GA 30633 95%37$61,901$214,200$182 pricier homes ($26K more) · larger
Parrottsville, TN 37843 95%113$58,021$180,400$191 Very close on everything we compare
Deville, LA 71328 95%588$56,170$153,500$154 cheaper homes ($35K less)
Bristol, FL 32321 94%304$56,875$148,600$175 cheaper homes ($40K less)
Lexington, OK 73051 94%828$65,872$164,700$154 larger
Mayo, FL 32066 93%302$63,086$168,300$163 Very close on everything we compare
Mannford, OK 74044 93%779$67,841$175,300$150 Very close on everything we compare
Haskell, OK 74436 93%740$62,723$149,400$155 cheaper homes ($39K less)
Orange Grove, TX 78372 93%1,006$52,237$161,900$143 cheaper homes ($26K less)
Martin, GA 30557 92%29$64,722$185,700$194 5 min shorter commute
Pembroke, GA 31321 92%164$68,472$165,500$181 Very close on everything we compare
Youngstown, FL 32466 92%326$60,337$179,600$186 more apartments and townhomes
Athens, AL 35614 92%250$56,967$192,700$149 Very close on everything we compare
Town Creek, AL 35672 92%270$61,925$148,500$138 cheaper homes ($40K less)
Horton, AL 35980 92%208$57,277$173,200$144 younger residents
Luttrell, TN 37779 92%138$51,357$162,900$185 cheaper homes ($25K less) · smaller
Byhalia, MS 38611 92%399$58,830$201,700$177 larger
Pelahatchie, MS 39145 92%434$64,318$165,000$169 Very close on everything we compare
Vinton, OH 45686 92%317$55,030$166,100$151 smaller
Morley, MI 49336 92%647$54,522$149,400$186 cheaper homes ($39K less)
Wellston, OK 74881 92%817$60,923$146,000$146 cheaper homes ($42K less) · 5 min longer commute
Kenna, WV 25248 91%298$67,652$161,200$160 cheaper homes ($27K less) · smaller

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.