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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 Casselberry, FL 32707

Casselberry: median income $69,113, home value $329,500, $233/sq ft, 28-minute commute.

TownSimilarMiles awayMedian incomeHome value$/sq ftWhat’s different
Durham, NC 27704 95%529$69,668$311,500$205 Very close on everything we compare
Knoxville, TN 37918 95%533$69,752$274,900$211 cheaper homes ($55K less)
Tucson, AZ 85741 95%1,782$76,271$299,500$219 cheaper homes ($30K less)
Dover, DE 19904 93%796$66,908$309,400$182 Very close on everything we compare
Nashville, TN 37214 93%605$72,012$340,900$243 Very close on everything we compare
Valparaiso, IN 46383 93%941$76,224$279,900$179 cheaper homes ($50K less)
Milford, DE 19963 92%785$71,108$322,500$221 smaller
Henrico, VA 23231 91%649$76,505$297,800$224 cheaper homes ($32K less)
Tucker, GA 30084 91%398$81,304$360,500$204 pricier homes ($31K more)
Tucson, AZ 85745 91%1,781$71,348$342,700$244 Very close on everything we compare
Saint Albans, VT 05478 90%1,204$71,203$316,400$224 smaller
Newark, DE 19713 90%825$76,493$292,600$215 cheaper homes ($37K less) · older homes
Elkton, MD 21921 90%819$85,775$330,400$190 Very close on everything we compare
Burlington, NC 27215 90%520$68,825$259,900$177 cheaper homes ($70K less)
Savannah, GA 31406 90%230$67,120$283,300$217 cheaper homes ($46K less) · 5 min shorter commute
Goodlettsville, TN 37072 90%617$78,123$378,100$221 pricier homes ($49K more) · less walkable
Gettysburg, PA 17325 89%806$80,948$287,200$191 cheaper homes ($42K less)
Aberdeen, MD 21001 89%805$83,238$285,800$188 cheaper homes ($44K less)
Middle River, MD 21220 89%789$81,817$300,100$187 cheaper homes ($29K less)
Virginia Beach, VA 23452 89%641$79,085$346,600$250 5 min shorter commute
Elizabeth City, NC 27909 89%604$66,732$234,600$188 cheaper homes ($95K less)
Charlotte, NC 28227 89%453$77,115$349,700$218 larger · more single-family homes
Hickory, NC 28601 89%490$67,817$261,600$183 cheaper homes ($68K less) · 6 min shorter commute
Rock Hill, SC 29730 89%432$68,543$259,700$196 cheaper homes ($70K less)
Cleveland, TN 37312 89%497$78,261$301,000$195 cheaper homes ($29K 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.