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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 Memphis, TN 38141

Memphis: median income $60,817, home value $157,900, $126/sq ft, 23-minute commute.

TownSimilarMiles awayMedian incomeHome value$/sq ftWhat’s different
Wichita, KS 67219 88%457$70,557$163,300$142 smaller
Oklahoma City, OK 73159 88%436$54,642$159,200$142 more apartments and townhomes
El Reno, OK 73036 87%459$59,915$172,500$142 older homes
Houston, TX 77045 87%495$59,688$181,200$150 6 min longer commute
Southaven, MS 38671 86%9$61,843$189,000$150 pricier homes ($31K more) · larger
Kansas City, MO 64134 86%372$58,170$156,400$141 older homes
Oklahoma City, OK 73135 86%429$63,478$175,700$138 more apartments and townhomes
Indianapolis, IN 46221 85%383$65,280$191,300$149 pricier homes ($33K more)
Fort Worth, TX 76134 85%460$70,945$239,000$156 pricier homes ($81K more)
San Antonio, TX 78221 85%641$63,811$171,200$134 larger · more homeowners
Amarillo, TX 79110 85%679$66,683$160,100$143 more homeowners · older homes
Fayetteville, NC 28304 84%615$58,563$172,000$146 larger · less walkable
Indianapolis, IN 46241 84%379$53,653$130,200$129 cheaper homes ($28K less) · older homes
Independence, MO 64056 84%377$67,685$198,400$160 pricier homes ($41K more) · 5 min longer commute
Tulsa, OK 74107 84%355$53,505$135,600$145 older homes
Muskogee, OK 74403 84%313$56,689$157,900$122 older residents · less walkable
Sherman, TX 75090 84%397$55,543$188,000$146 pricier homes ($30K more) · less walkable
Corsicana, TX 75110 84%432$57,370$174,100$137 more apartments and townhomes · less walkable
Dumas, TX 79029 84%684$64,652$161,900$140 smaller
El Paso, TX 79924 84%978$56,976$148,500$145 larger · more apartments and townhomes
Buena Vista, VA 24416 83%613$54,882$158,600$150 smaller · older homes
Springfield, MO 65802 83%245$55,019$171,200$167 larger
Hobbs, NM 88240 83%778$63,270$186,900$148 pricier homes ($29K more) · larger · more apartments and townhomes
Huntsville, AL 35810 82%184$51,233$150,100$136 older residents · older homes
Albertville, AL 35950 82%213$57,329$180,500$162 more homeowners · less walkable

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.