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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 Brunson, SC 29911

Brunson: median income $57,143, home value $97,400, $107/sq ft, 33-minute commute.

TownSimilarMiles awayMedian incomeHome value$/sq ftWhat’s different
South West City, MO 64863 96%800$58,906$107,200$123 Very close on everything we compare
Stapleton, GA 30823 93%76$61,607$111,100$130 Very close on everything we compare
Marengo, IN 47140 92%475$65,718$118,200$108 larger
Quinton, OK 74561 92%831$48,224$90,000$104 Very close on everything we compare
Tignall, GA 30668 91%111$49,107$119,800$109 larger
Walstonburg, NC 27888 90%270$55,167$109,400$76 Very close on everything we compare
Adrian, GA 31002 90%85$60,149$112,600$107 larger
Florala, AL 36442 90%330$62,847$117,700$129 larger
Kingman, IN 47952 90%594$53,409$106,900$95 larger · older residents
Clinchco, VA 24226 89%297$54,191$81,300— Very close on everything we compare
Benoit, MS 38725 89%571$47,115$80,700— Very close on everything we compare
Providence, KY 42450 89%482$54,710$77,300$83 larger
Holcomb, MO 63852 89%556$46,971$92,500$118 Very close on everything we compare
Pineland, TX 75968 89%758$53,355$89,100— more homeowners
Brushton, NY 12916 88%895$69,833$94,700$103 Very close on everything we compare
Verdunville, WV 25649 88%342$53,262$113,100— 7 min longer commute
Parrish, AL 35580 88%355$52,135$101,600$97 larger · older residents
Obion, TN 38240 88%514$53,095$115,200$120 more single-family homes
Kilmichael, MS 39747 88%486$57,522$90,000— Very close on everything we compare
Reedsville, OH 45772 88%430$52,064$120,700$110 older residents
Dugger, IN 47848 88%543$60,581$97,500$116 older residents · 6 min shorter commute
Lowry City, MO 64763 88%790$54,821$151,300$75 pricier homes ($54K more)
Cove, AR 71937 88%766$57,750$101,400$83 newer homes
Leola, AR 72084 88%663$60,938$85,500$101 more homeowners
Tyronza, AR 72386 88%552$46,723$86,100$110 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.