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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 Tampa, FL 33635

Tampa: median income $86,894, home value $344,900, $241/sq ft, 31-minute commute.

TownSimilarMiles awayMedian incomeHome value$/sq ftWhat’s different
Nottingham, MD 21236 87%860$95,149$327,200$208 larger · older homes
Frederick, MD 21702 87%845$106,983$426,300$223 pricier homes ($81K more) · larger
Thorofare, NJ 08086 86%919$97,413$291,300$209 cheaper homes ($54K less) · smaller
Carol Stream, IL 60188 86%1,009$103,628$337,400$236 larger · older homes
Newark, DE 19702 85%894$92,446$346,100$209 larger · 7 min shorter commute
Chesapeake, VA 23320 85%706$84,305$346,400$219 larger · 7 min shorter commute
Burnsville, MN 55306 85%1,295$100,515$374,700$187 pricier homes ($30K more) · 6 min shorter commute
Aurora, IL 60504 85%1,000$98,008$286,500$219 cheaper homes ($58K less) · larger · younger residents
Woodridge, IL 60517 85%996$99,024$361,700$229 larger · older homes
Denver, CO 80234 85%1,517$92,563$530,300$237 pricier homes ($185K more) · larger
Middle Island, NY 11953 84%1,043$86,206$397,800$304 pricier homes ($53K more) · older homes
Mountville, PA 17554 84%902$98,431$301,500$183 cheaper homes ($43K less) · smaller
Aberdeen, MD 21001 84%874$83,238$285,800$188 cheaper homes ($59K less) · older homes
Middle River, MD 21220 84%858$81,817$300,100$187 cheaper homes ($45K less) · larger · older homes
Hermitage, TN 37076 84%610$74,663$384,400$218 pricier homes ($40K more) · larger · more renters
Milford, NH 03055 83%1,191$97,768$398,800$268 pricier homes ($54K more) · older homes
Mechanicville, NY 12118 83%1,142$92,710$345,800$267 5 min shorter commute · older homes
Royersford, PA 19468 83%933$108,534$402,800$246 pricier homes ($58K more) · 5 min shorter commute
Frederick, MD 21703 83%837$106,334$384,600$221 pricier homes ($40K more) · larger · younger residents
Walled Lake, MI 48390 83%1,005$91,381$309,400$205 cheaper homes ($36K less) · 6 min shorter commute
Grafton, WI 53024 83%1,098$92,390$366,300$244 6 min shorter commute
Oak Creek, WI 53154 83%1,068$96,555$331,700$230 larger · 8 min shorter commute
Prospect Heights, IL 60070 83%1,018$84,775$343,000$240 5 min shorter commute · older homes
Bloomingdale, IL 60108 83%1,010$103,392$382,000$232 pricier homes ($37K more) · older homes
Schaumburg, IL 60194 83%1,016$97,994$329,700$251 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.