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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 Nashville, TN 37201

Nashville: median income $114,229, home value $621,200, $596/sq ft, 20-minute commute.

TownSimilarMiles awayMedian incomeHome value$/sq ftWhat’s different
Minneapolis, MN 55415 79%697$124,921$625,500$406 larger
Los Angeles, CA 90010 71%1,780$101,455$834,100$601 pricier homes ($213K more) · larger · 8 min longer commute
Portland, OR 97227 65%1,966$93,293$662,000$294 pricier homes ($41K more) · larger · more single-family homes
Orlando, FL 32814 64%613$140,274$754,300$363 higher income ($26K more) · pricier homes ($133K more) · larger
Denver, CO 80202 64%1,021$114,151$722,700$467 pricier homes ($102K more) · larger · more renters
Charlotte, NC 28204 63%341$92,054$585,200$326 cheaper homes ($36K less) · larger
Minneapolis, MN 55401 63%697$113,522$396,500$318 cheaper homes ($225K less) · larger
Chicago, IL 60606 63%398$128,609$416,400$334 cheaper homes ($205K less) · larger
Chicago, IL 60601 62%398$121,458$526,200$494 cheaper homes ($95K less) · larger · 7 min longer commute
San Jose, CA 95113 62%1,934$151,685$956,500$714 higher income ($37K more) · pricier homes ($335K more) · larger
Miami, FL 33131 61%817$144,138$655,100$622 higher income ($30K more) · pricier homes ($34K more) · larger
Miami, FL 33132 61%816$109,109$524,300$550 cheaper homes ($97K less) · larger
Stamford, CT 06901 60%789$102,641$478,700$463 cheaper homes ($143K less) · larger · 5 min longer commute
Charlotte, NC 28202 60%339$105,889$443,500$361 cheaper homes ($178K less) · larger
Charlotte, NC 28203 60%339$104,696$707,800$459 pricier homes ($87K more) · larger · younger residents
Tampa, FL 33602 60%621$97,320$653,100$431 pricier homes ($32K more) · larger
Chicago, IL 60603 60%397$133,545$633,900$350 more homeowners
Seattle, WA 98101 60%1,971$128,882$784,200$657 pricier homes ($163K more) · larger · more renters
Raleigh, NC 27605 59%455$71,096$540,000$389 lower income ($43K less) · cheaper homes ($81K less) · larger
Chicago, IL 60661 59%398$125,741$392,900$407 cheaper homes ($228K less) · larger · 5 min longer commute
Houston, TX 77027 59%670$103,812$859,500$362 pricier homes ($238K more) · larger
Arlington, VA 22209 58%564$120,515$820,000$602 pricier homes ($199K more) · larger · 6 min longer commute
Atlanta, GA 30346 58%207$95,000$595,900$323 cheaper homes ($25K less) · larger · more renters
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301 58%797$124,812$884,800$542 pricier homes ($264K more) · larger · older residents
Chicago, IL 60602 58%398$126,202$391,800$421 cheaper homes ($229K less) · younger residents · 7 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.