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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 Monterey, TN 38574

Monterey: median income $52,223, home value $196,800, $211/sq ft, 24-minute commute.

TownSimilarMiles awayMedian incomeHome value$/sq ftWhat’s different
Ramseur, NC 27316 93%315$56,727$160,200$185 cheaper homes ($37K less)
Lavonia, GA 30553 93%168$52,833$207,900$202 Very close on everything we compare
Connelly Springs, NC 28612 92%211$54,934$162,400$185 cheaper homes ($34K less) · older residents
Anderson, SC 29626 92%183$56,196$171,300$194 cheaper homes ($26K less) · larger · older residents
Albertville, AL 35951 92%137$54,229$161,000$166 cheaper homes ($36K less) · larger
Science Hill, KY 42553 92%78$52,737$154,500$165 cheaper homes ($42K less) · smaller
Berryville, AR 72616 92%463$52,077$202,800$143 Very close on everything we compare
Pittsburg, TX 75686 92%594$59,991$170,700$162 cheaper homes ($26K less) · larger
Madison, NC 27025 91%295$56,682$194,700$184 older residents
Wellford, SC 29385 91%196$58,249$216,900$162 Very close on everything we compare
Carnesville, GA 30521 91%167$54,121$167,500$163 cheaper homes ($29K less)
Valley, AL 36854 91%231$55,973$160,100$167 cheaper homes ($37K less) · larger
New Albany, MS 38652 91%241$54,980$166,100$164 cheaper homes ($31K less) · larger
Leitchfield, KY 42754 91%108$48,737$171,800$155 cheaper homes ($25K less) · larger
Eldon, MO 65026 91%430$48,824$190,500$169 Very close on everything we compare
Demorest, GA 30535 90%144$58,510$223,600$198 pricier homes ($27K more)
Trenton, GA 30752 90%88$59,391$160,200$171 cheaper homes ($37K less)
Cullman, AL 35058 90%159$62,146$212,300$164 Very close on everything we compare
Ashford, AL 36312 90%343$56,994$160,000$156 cheaper homes ($37K less)
Scottsville, KY 42164 90%67$60,106$196,800$159 larger
Manila, AR 72442 90%276$56,221$166,300$161 cheaper homes ($31K less) · smaller
Atoka, OK 74525 90%627$52,685$163,700$153 cheaper homes ($33K less)
Safford, AZ 85546 90%1,403$61,832$199,800$200 larger
Heath Springs, SC 29058 89%277$52,383$152,200$172 cheaper homes ($45K less) · smaller
Chesnee, SC 29323 89%203$63,263$197,700$180 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.