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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 Arlington, TN 38002

Arlington: median income $116,895, home value $399,300, $164/sq ft, 27-minute commute.

TownSimilarMiles awayMedian incomeHome value$/sq ftWhat’s different
Evans, GA 30809 98%449$125,272$367,900$167 cheaper homes ($31K less)
Simpsonville, SC 29681 96%424$114,986$360,400$175 cheaper homes ($39K less) · larger
Lexington, SC 29072 95%491$106,382$332,400$168 cheaper homes ($67K less) · larger
Newnan, GA 30265 95%314$108,144$372,100$180 cheaper homes ($27K less)
Trussville, AL 35173 95%211$117,105$345,300$184 cheaper homes ($54K less)
Brownsburg, IN 46112 95%365$112,565$329,400$169 cheaper homes ($70K less)
Wentzville, MO 63385 95%251$112,199$347,200$189 cheaper homes ($52K less)
Sachse, TX 75048 95%424$131,087$407,200$181 Very close on everything we compare
Fort Worth, TX 76126 95%483$113,905$383,700$200 smaller
Denton, TX 76210 95%445$113,980$376,000$181 Very close on everything we compare
Chesterfield, VA 23832 94%692$111,684$363,000$210 cheaper homes ($36K less)
Indian Trail, NC 28079 94%512$100,516$395,700$193 Very close on everything we compare
Crestwood, KY 40014 94%317$121,189$393,700$187 smaller
Pickerington, OH 43147 94%498$126,534$348,300$185 cheaper homes ($51K less)
Eureka, MO 63025 94%229$125,676$391,500$181 smaller
Acworth, GA 30101 93%300$110,774$412,400$181 6 min longer commute
Canton, GA 30115 93%310$113,089$485,500$203 pricier homes ($86K more)
Braselton, GA 30517 93%347$118,034$411,200$173 smaller
Saint Charles, MO 63304 93%244$114,442$351,000$198 cheaper homes ($48K less)
Bixby, OK 74008 93%349$104,000$337,000$172 cheaper homes ($62K less)
Rowlett, TX 75089 93%422$118,318$382,400$177 Very close on everything we compare
Arlington, TX 76001 93%463$105,311$352,700$171 cheaper homes ($47K less)
Tomball, TX 77377 93%499$129,327$378,200$161 Very close on everything we compare
Friendswood, TX 77546 93%509$123,756$380,700$184 Very close on everything we compare
Kathleen, GA 31047 92%401$117,332$293,100$169 cheaper homes ($106K less) · 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.