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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 Miami, FL 33132

Miami: median income $109,109, home value $524,300, $550/sq ft, 23-minute commute.

TownSimilarMiles awayMedian incomeHome value$/sq ftWhat’s different
San Diego, CA 92108 94%2,267$103,884$618,700$563 pricier homes ($94K more)
Charlotte, NC 28202 88%654$105,889$443,500$361 cheaper homes ($81K less)
Denver, CO 80202 87%1,725$114,151$722,700$467 pricier homes ($198K more)
Stamford, CT 06901 86%1,121$102,641$478,700$463 cheaper homes ($46K less) · smaller · more renters
Dallas, TX 75201 84%1,111$103,761$688,100$614 pricier homes ($164K more) · more renters
San Diego, CA 92101 83%2,268$91,566$793,100$693 pricier homes ($269K more) · larger
Minneapolis, MN 55415 79%1,512$124,921$625,500$406 pricier homes ($101K more) · smaller · 6 min shorter commute
Dallas, TX 75204 79%1,110$92,253$479,500$314 cheaper homes ($45K less) · larger
Chicago, IL 60601 78%1,190$121,458$526,200$494 Very close on everything we compare
Dallas, TX 75219 78%1,112$102,364$388,600$304 cheaper homes ($136K less)
Los Angeles, CA 90010 78%2,339$101,455$834,100$601 pricier homes ($310K more) · smaller
Seattle, WA 98101 78%2,731$128,882$784,200$657 pricier homes ($260K more) · more renters
Portland, OR 97209 76%2,705$80,301$587,300$343 lower income ($29K less) · pricier homes ($63K more) · more walkable
Charlotte, NC 28204 75%652$92,054$585,200$326 pricier homes ($61K more) · smaller
Atlanta, GA 30308 75%606$85,693$390,200$359 cheaper homes ($134K less)
Irvine, CA 92612 75%2,310$106,226$993,800$750 pricier homes ($470K more) · larger · older homes
Salt Lake City, UT 84101 74%2,087$72,735$499,300$474 lower income ($36K less) · cheaper homes ($25K less) · smaller
Philadelphia, PA 19123 73%1,022$102,106$539,500$326 8 min longer commute · older homes
Charlotte, NC 28203 73%652$104,696$707,800$459 pricier homes ($184K more) · younger residents · more single-family homes
Minneapolis, MN 55401 73%1,513$113,522$396,500$318 cheaper homes ($128K less) · smaller
Houston, TX 77027 73%972$103,812$859,500$362 pricier homes ($335K more)
Atlanta, GA 30312 72%605$82,779$530,600$310 lower income ($26K less) · more single-family homes
Chicago, IL 60607 72%1,190$127,732$499,700$417 larger · more homeowners
Nashville, TN 37203 71%816$71,281$549,000$460 lower income ($38K less) · 6 min shorter commute
Chicago, IL 60642 71%1,192$143,175$593,600$385 higher income ($34K more) · pricier homes ($69K more) · older homes

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.