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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 Conehatta, MS 39057

Conehatta: median income $62,349, home value $159,200, $66/sq ft, 27-minute commute.

TownSimilarMiles awayMedian incomeHome value$/sq ftWhat’s different
Magazine, AR 72943 97%320$62,022$154,200— Very close on everything we compare
Scranton, AR 72863 95%316$64,773$156,500$75 Very close on everything we compare
Plymouth, ME 04969 91%1,369$61,964$207,100— pricier homes ($48K more) · smaller
Centerville, PA 16404 91%825$65,972$156,200— older homes
Sandyville, WV 25275 91%617$64,632$164,600— Very close on everything we compare
Blue River, WI 53518 91%748$62,384$164,900$87 smaller
Cedarville, AR 72932 91%364$59,740$165,000— smaller · older residents
French Creek, WV 26218 90%674$58,646$143,900— 5 min longer commute
Newville, AL 36353 90%242$66,318$121,300$77 cheaper homes ($38K less) · older homes
Raccoon, KY 41557 90%520$57,031$153,400— 6 min shorter commute
Stark City, MO 64866 90%412$59,712$169,100— smaller
Ama, LA 70031 90%185$73,359$218,600$63 pricier homes ($59K more) · smaller
S Coffeyville, OK 74072 90%476$67,708$164,500$93 smaller
Soper, OK 74759 90%387$54,219$133,500— cheaper homes ($26K less) · smaller
Rogers, TX 76569 90%479$65,491$125,500$86 cheaper homes ($34K less)
Stony Creek, VA 23882 89%739$63,030$155,000$65 older residents
Michie, TN 38357 89%185$56,224$167,900$90 Very close on everything we compare
Kitts Hill, OH 45645 89%566$64,632$99,800$69 cheaper homes ($59K less)
Greenville, MO 63944 89%328$58,047$136,100$79 smaller
Mulga, AL 35118 88%148$64,375$164,800$76 older homes
Lore City, OH 43755 88%681$68,581$166,700$89 smaller · older homes
Dongola, IL 62926 87%339$64,583$113,300$86 cheaper homes ($46K less)
Hattieville, AR 72063 87%280$59,643$121,200$76 cheaper homes ($38K less) · smaller
Algodones, NM 87001 87%999$68,547$215,800— pricier homes ($57K more) · more walkable
North Bangor, NY 12966 86%1,169$65,893$114,600$90 cheaper homes ($45K less) · older homes

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.