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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 Uhrichsville, OH 44683

Uhrichsville: median income $54,237, home value $123,400, $127/sq ft, 27-minute commute.

TownSimilarMiles awayMedian incomeHome value$/sq ftWhat’s different
Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54495 92%518$49,798$139,100$132 6 min shorter commute
Childress, TX 79201 92%1,114$58,438$124,600$128 more homeowners
Lawrenceville, VA 23868 91%316$45,458$133,200$103 Very close on everything we compare
Manchester, GA 31816 91%551$50,663$144,700$102 smaller · newer homes
Weston, WV 26452 90%104$51,695$128,300$111 Very close on everything we compare
Park Hills, MO 63601 90%521$54,753$126,300$130 larger · newer homes
Pauls Valley, OK 73075 90%952$54,540$140,800$125 Very close on everything we compare
Canton, PA 17724 89%249$55,817$175,000$122 pricier homes ($52K more) · smaller
Emporia, VA 23847 89%327$51,168$139,300$154 larger · newer homes
Shinnston, WV 26431 89%89$61,023$149,900$120 pricier homes ($27K more)
Fairdale, KY 40118 89%284$59,316$156,800$166 pricier homes ($33K more)
Winnfield, LA 71483 89%859$54,267$130,500$107 newer homes
Sinton, TX 78387 89%1,255$53,048$166,300$152 pricier homes ($43K more) · newer homes
Whitehall, NY 12887 88%463$56,709$123,400$97 smaller · more homeowners
Albion, NY 14411 88%254$55,641$114,700$121 larger · older residents · more homeowners
Philipsburg, PA 16866 88%167$49,968$150,300$125 pricier homes ($27K more) · older residents
Eden, NC 27288 88%282$52,594$136,700$136 larger
Center Line, MI 48015 88%169$54,703$156,600$142 pricier homes ($33K more)
Wayne, MI 48184 88%168$59,171$158,000$124 pricier homes ($35K more) · larger · older residents
Holdenville, OK 74848 88%898$52,614$106,700$107 5 min shorter commute
Ordway, CO 81063 88%1,207$49,375$114,200$129 smaller
Jasper, AL 35501 87%559$54,726$141,500$124 newer homes
Anniston, AL 36206 87%523$51,116$130,500$113 newer homes
Anderson, IN 46013 87%230$49,310$149,200$132 pricier homes ($26K more) · larger
Linton, IN 47441 87%324$47,636$119,000$108 newer 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.