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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 Cleveland, AL 35049

Cleveland: median income $65,644, home value $190,600, $163/sq ft, 37-minute commute.

TownSimilarMiles awayMedian incomeHome value$/sq ftWhat’s different
Buchanan, GA 30113 96%81$72,417$197,700$184 larger
Erin, TN 37061 96%173$59,670$187,700$190 Very close on everything we compare
Kenna, WV 25248 95%423$67,652$161,200$160 cheaper homes ($29K less)
Kellyville, OK 74039 95%563$64,286$159,600$158 cheaper homes ($31K less)
Adrian, MO 64720 94%532$75,479$190,900$182 Very close on everything we compare
Pollock, LA 71467 94%380$70,583$191,400$158 larger
Milford, TX 76670 94%615$60,104$216,900$136 pricier homes ($26K more) · smaller
Franklinville, NC 27248 93%408$72,219$189,500$180 5 min shorter commute
Greenville, GA 30222 93%123$64,151$137,700$187 cheaper homes ($53K less)
Braham, MN 55006 93%884$69,191$223,200$169 pricier homes ($33K more)
Lafitte, LA 70067 93%361$63,125$212,300$133 Very close on everything we compare
Kerens, TX 75144 93%574$62,949$168,800$126 Very close on everything we compare
Point, TX 75472 93%543$61,694$164,600$155 cheaper homes ($26K less)
Jarratt, VA 23867 92%547$61,155$201,800$141 Very close on everything we compare
Waverly, VA 23890 92%572$64,063$172,900$170 Very close on everything we compare
Glade Hill, VA 24092 92%435$64,388$222,900$132 pricier homes ($32K more)
Lake City, TN 37769 92%206$61,250$183,000$188 6 min shorter commute
Malta, OH 43758 92%468$61,397$152,900$134 cheaper homes ($38K less)
Capac, MI 48014 92%655$66,800$217,900$180 pricier homes ($27K more)
Imlay City, MI 48444 92%654$71,436$238,900$145 pricier homes ($48K more) · larger
Haskell, OK 74436 92%532$62,723$149,400$155 cheaper homes ($41K less)
Gary, TX 75643 92%472$59,342$142,000$166 cheaper homes ($49K less) · smaller
Elm Mott, TX 76640 92%633$66,641$166,900$149 Very close on everything we compare
Atascosa, TX 78002 92%786$66,744$210,700$191 larger
Marydel, MD 21649 91%696$68,542$222,700$151 pricier homes ($32K more) · smaller

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.