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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 Stevenson, AL 35772

Stevenson: median income $39,313, home value $143,500, $137/sq ft, 26-minute commute.

TownSimilarMiles awayMedian incomeHome value$/sq ftWhat’s different
Walnut, MS 38683 95%173$39,107$116,100$131 cheaper homes ($27K less)
Clay City, KY 40312 95%232$42,564$144,600$142 Very close on everything we compare
Manchester, OH 45144 95%291$41,489$136,400$119 Very close on everything we compare
Broxton, GA 31519 94%281$36,834$138,400— Very close on everything we compare
Cana, VA 24317 93%314$38,412$118,300$141 cheaper homes ($25K less)
Johnston, SC 29832 93%242$42,500$130,600$127 Very close on everything we compare
Parsons, TN 38363 93%139$43,704$120,900$115 Very close on everything we compare
Liberty, KY 42539 93%175$40,862$130,500$136 larger
Austin, IN 47102 93%267$41,583$129,900$129 larger
Richland, MO 65556 93%418$38,194$108,400$146 cheaper homes ($35K less)
Corrigan, TX 75939 93%583$46,014$177,600$134 pricier homes ($34K more)
Rose Hill, NC 28458 92%444$40,338$115,500$141 cheaper homes ($28K less)
Sneedville, TN 37869 92%185$39,331$160,100$168 younger residents
Stanton, KY 40380 92%234$37,734$135,100$156 larger · younger residents
Duffield, VA 24244 91%211$40,423$115,800$116 cheaper homes ($28K less)
Tazewell, VA 24651 91%287$44,072$119,900$120 Very close on everything we compare
Pamplico, SC 29583 91%362$34,931$114,100$154 cheaper homes ($29K less)
Hampton, SC 29924 91%306$43,542$165,800$131 5 min longer commute
Grand Ridge, FL 32442 91%292$45,500$114,200$168 cheaper homes ($29K less)
Scotts Hill, TN 38374 91%142$38,389$116,000$137 cheaper homes ($28K less) · smaller
Gray, KY 40734 91%177$42,500$131,700$152 5 min shorter commute
Burnside, KY 42519 91%160$41,964$136,200$113 Very close on everything we compare
Chase City, VA 23924 90%435$44,291$146,900$122 Very close on everything we compare
Elliston, VA 24087 90%353$41,204$155,100$172 Very close on everything we compare
Wadesboro, NC 28170 90%328$39,548$154,400$130 larger

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.