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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 Atlanta, GA 30315

Atlanta: median income $50,822, home value $317,700, $200/sq ft, 31-minute commute.

TownSimilarMiles awayMedian incomeHome value$/sq ftWhat’s different
Orlando, FL 32807 93%400$59,971$272,700$238 cheaper homes ($45K less)
Madison, TN 37115 92%220$54,566$307,500$220 Very close on everything we compare
Houston, TX 77035 92%710$58,686$283,800$164 cheaper homes ($34K less)
Charlotte, NC 28212 91%231$52,723$266,900$195 cheaper homes ($51K less)
Orlando, FL 32809 90%403$57,879$323,800$232 Very close on everything we compare
Tampa, FL 33614 89%409$50,232$322,700$253 Very close on everything we compare
Tampa, FL 33617 89%409$50,948$296,900$214 5 min shorter commute · more apartments and townhomes
Houston, TX 77080 89%707$62,134$345,000$199 pricier homes ($27K more)
Tampa, FL 33610 88%412$54,209$227,400$229 cheaper homes ($90K less)
Tampa, FL 33612 88%407$47,199$282,000$255 cheaper homes ($36K less)
Charlotte, NC 28208 87%225$55,431$236,300$231 cheaper homes ($81K less) · 8 min shorter commute
Orlando, FL 32810 87%392$60,799$281,100$215 cheaper homes ($37K less)
Nashville, TN 37217 87%210$62,796$317,400$193 more apartments and townhomes
Fort Worth, TX 76116 87%758$56,187$305,800$193 7 min shorter commute
Houston, TX 77021 87%702$45,574$227,900$152 cheaper homes ($90K less)
Fort Myers, FL 33901 86%512$51,816$302,500$200 older residents · more apartments and townhomes
Dallas, TX 75228 86%713$62,667$282,700$214 cheaper homes ($35K less) · larger
Las Vegas, NV 89104 86%1,742$52,228$325,500$256 Very close on everything we compare
Orlando, FL 32808 85%394$49,700$239,200$198 cheaper homes ($79K less) · larger
Melbourne, FL 32901 85%449$54,651$282,300$189 cheaper homes ($35K less) · older residents · 7 min shorter commute
Houston, TX 77071 85%712$54,139$245,100$122 cheaper homes ($73K less)
Glendale, AZ 85302 85%1,594$65,132$364,100$230 pricier homes ($46K more)
Richmond, VA 23223 84%474$55,731$265,200$238 cheaper homes ($53K less) · larger · 9 min shorter commute
Richmond, VA 23224 84%468$50,475$207,500$217 cheaper homes ($110K less) · 5 min shorter commute
Chesapeake, VA 23324 84%505$57,045$251,800$193 cheaper homes ($66K less) · 6 min shorter commute

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.