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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 Stanton, KY 40380

Stanton: median income $37,734, home value $135,100, $156/sq ft, 26-minute commute.

TownSimilarMiles awayMedian incomeHome value$/sq ftWhat’s different
Rose Hill, NC 28458 95%382$40,338$115,500$141 Very close on everything we compare
Pamplico, SC 29583 94%354$34,931$114,100$154 Very close on everything we compare
Judsonia, AR 72081 94%469$45,620$151,700$134 Very close on everything we compare
Grifton, NC 28530 93%391$37,361$151,300$178 Very close on everything we compare
Sneedville, TN 37869 93%94$39,331$160,100$168 pricier homes ($25K more)
Winona, MS 38967 93%448$39,663$141,100— Very close on everything we compare
Richland, MO 65556 93%470$38,194$108,400$146 cheaper homes ($27K less)
Lake Charles, LA 70615 93%746$40,047$140,400$123 larger
Glenwood, AR 71943 93%597$44,904$121,800$164 smaller
Mount Hope, WV 25880 92%141$36,264$112,400$131 Very close on everything we compare
Whiteville, NC 28472 92%372$42,003$151,000$130 larger
Williston, SC 29853 92%334$44,983$107,100$172 cheaper homes ($28K less)
Hazlehurst, GA 31539 92%417$38,737$119,300$136 larger
Marianna, FL 32448 92%501$43,862$110,800$144 Very close on everything we compare
Stevenson, AL 35772 92%234$39,313$143,500$137 smaller · older residents
Elliston, VA 24087 91%199$41,204$155,100$172 smaller
Saluda, SC 29138 91%286$44,579$136,100$106 Very close on everything we compare
Century, FL 32535 91%515$38,618$138,200$159 5 min longer commute
Hughes Springs, TX 75656 91%694$41,727$144,500$145 smaller
Quincy, FL 32352 90%498$42,500$174,900$177 pricier homes ($40K more)
Brent, AL 35034 90%389$36,002$158,400$117 6 min longer commute
Atmore, AL 36502 90%513$44,360$139,000$123 larger
Walnut, MS 38683 90%347$39,107$116,100$131 smaller
Manchester, OH 45144 90%61$41,489$136,400$119 smaller
Pelham, NC 27311 89%255$39,044$128,200$141 smaller · 6 min longer commute

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.