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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 Munford, AL 36268

Munford: median income $55,625, home value $90,900, $123/sq ft, 27-minute commute.

TownSimilarMiles awayMedian incomeHome value$/sq ftWhat’s different
Jasper, FL 32052 93%274$52,103$115,800$121 Very close on everything we compare
Darlington, SC 29540 92%354$53,155$95,300$166 Very close on everything we compare
Joaquin, TX 75954 92%485$56,600$91,700— smaller · more renters
Jefferson, SC 29718 91%328$59,464$127,500$156 pricier homes ($37K more)
Laurel Hill, NC 28351 90%376$50,156$88,200$105 more renters
Vanceboro, NC 28586 90%514$57,041$112,300$139 Very close on everything we compare
East Bernstadt, KY 40729 90%275$47,077$104,700$119 Very close on everything we compare
Jonesville, LA 71343 90%368$48,927$93,900$126 Very close on everything we compare
East Dublin, GA 31027 89%190$53,048$85,100$127 larger · more renters
Amity, AR 71921 89%432$54,271$109,000$132 smaller · more single-family homes
Turbeville, SC 29162 88%341$61,979$111,800$125 smaller
Jennings, FL 32053 88%264$44,519$103,000$152 Very close on everything we compare
Buna, TX 77612 88%519$64,415$118,000$136 pricier homes ($27K more) · larger · 5 min longer commute
Nichols, SC 29581 87%391$54,701$88,500$172 Very close on everything we compare
Richburg, SC 29729 87%294$53,618$102,500$160 smaller
Bowman, GA 30624 87%173$51,988$101,100$158 smaller
Nahunta, GA 31553 87%283$52,665$99,700$158 Very close on everything we compare
Norman Park, GA 31771 87%207$62,978$87,700$137 younger residents · more renters
Omega, GA 31775 87%205$57,128$86,900$156 smaller
Mesquite, NM 88048 87%1,205$43,750$99,700$105 smaller
Trenton, SC 29847 86%235$56,713$153,200$161 pricier homes ($62K more)
Hamilton, MS 39746 86%143$58,125$83,900$117 smaller · more single-family homes
Coushatta, LA 71019 86%438$49,943$117,900$101 pricier homes ($27K more)
Coeburn, VA 24230 85%307$48,573$101,600$123 more single-family homes
Lumber Bridge, NC 28357 85%403$49,116$88,600$161 smaller · 5 min longer commute

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.