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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 Morrison, TN 37357

Morrison: median income $59,268, home value $168,400, $225/sq ft, 23-minute commute.

TownSimilarMiles awayMedian incomeHome value$/sq ftWhat’s different
Linwood, NC 27299 93%311$65,621$196,500$185 pricier homes ($28K more)
Lucama, NC 27851 93%444$66,750$161,600$180 Very close on everything we compare
Harmony, NC 28634 92%290$60,426$152,700$219 Very close on everything we compare
Dry Ridge, KY 41035 92%226$68,138$198,900$195 pricier homes ($31K more) · larger
Tyler, TX 75706 92%581$61,687$135,400$190 cheaper homes ($33K less) · larger
Wellford, SC 29385 91%220$58,249$216,900$162 pricier homes ($49K more)
Beech Island, SC 29842 91%274$57,949$126,800$176 cheaper homes ($42K less)
Carnesville, GA 30521 91%173$54,121$167,500$163 Very close on everything we compare
Pell City, AL 35125 91%141$59,891$183,100$169 larger
Linn, MO 65051 91%381$53,289$191,200$268 Very close on everything we compare
Hogansburg, NY 13655 90%877$52,309$191,100— smaller
Ramseur, NC 27316 90%352$56,727$160,200$185 older residents
Maysville, NC 28555 90%493$69,236$170,700$186 Very close on everything we compare
Ray City, GA 31645 90%349$70,833$140,800$172 cheaper homes ($28K less)
Teachey, NC 28464 89%450$60,130$173,800$195 smaller
Valley, AL 36854 89%198$55,973$160,100$167 larger
Pevely, MO 63070 89%309$65,211$210,500$190 pricier homes ($42K more)
Anderson, MO 64831 89%481$63,254$166,800$175 Very close on everything we compare
Evington, VA 24550 88%389$69,025$221,800$219 pricier homes ($53K more) · older residents
Dobson, NC 27017 88%296$59,329$152,800$153 larger · older residents
Star, NC 27356 88%345$55,347$164,400$152 smaller
Rockwell, NC 28138 88%309$66,896$216,100$183 pricier homes ($48K more) · larger · older residents
Salemburg, NC 28385 88%421$66,860$145,800$189 smaller
Eastover, SC 29044 88%318$57,297$135,200$152 cheaper homes ($33K less)
Chesnee, SC 29323 88%231$63,263$197,700$180 pricier homes ($29K more) · 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.