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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 Braselton, GA 30517

Braselton: median income $118,034, home value $411,200, $173/sq ft, 29-minute commute.

TownSimilarMiles awayMedian incomeHome value$/sq ftWhat’s different
Southaven, MS 38672 94%354$116,184$320,500$162 cheaper homes ($91K less)
Spring Hill, KS 66083 94%691$116,791$370,700$203 cheaper homes ($41K less)
Van Alstyne, TX 75495 94%734$111,563$397,900$197 smaller
Arlington, TN 38002 93%347$116,895$399,300$164 larger
Sunbury, OH 43074 93%426$119,296$426,100$205 Very close on everything we compare
Rowlett, TX 75089 93%740$118,318$382,400$177 cheaper homes ($29K less) · larger
Krum, TX 76249 93%777$120,169$356,000$188 cheaper homes ($55K less) · smaller
Wellington, CO 80549 93%1,248$107,614$475,900$195 pricier homes ($65K more)
Indian Trail, NC 28079 92%189$100,516$395,700$193 larger
Midland, NC 28107 92%200$105,122$385,500$191 cheaper homes ($26K less) · smaller
Jacksonville, FL 32226 92%285$110,179$362,100$187 cheaper homes ($49K less)
Wesley Chapel, FL 33545 92%415$118,889$399,400$193 larger
Trussville, AL 35173 92%165$117,105$345,300$184 cheaper homes ($66K less) · larger
Bargersville, IN 46106 92%393$120,072$471,300$178 pricier homes ($60K more) · smaller
Hutto, TX 78634 92%842$114,426$375,200$172 cheaper homes ($36K less) · larger
Sahuarita, AZ 85629 92%1,579$109,253$335,600$176 cheaper homes ($76K less) · larger
Magnolia, DE 19962 91%571$104,260$374,200$187 cheaper homes ($37K less)
Clermont, FL 34715 91%400$105,262$437,800$220 pricier homes ($27K more)
Wentzville, MO 63385 91%508$112,199$347,200$189 cheaper homes ($64K less) · larger
Basehor, KS 66007 91%708$121,266$381,200$209 cheaper homes ($30K less) · smaller
Sachse, TX 75048 91%742$131,087$407,200$181 larger
Midlothian, TX 76065 91%771$127,756$425,100$189 larger
Conroe, TX 77385 91%733$117,118$327,100$164 cheaper homes ($84K less)
Surprise, AZ 85388 91%1,640$112,164$459,900$221 pricier homes ($49K more) · larger
Tucson, AZ 85747 91%1,561$110,816$370,300$200 cheaper homes ($41K less)

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.