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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 Cincinnati, OH 45239

Cincinnati: median income $60,324, home value $171,100, $154/sq ft, 26-minute commute.

TownSimilarMiles awayMedian incomeHome value$/sq ftWhat’s different
Indianapolis, IN 46203 95%90$57,393$168,200$137 Very close on everything we compare
Indianapolis, IN 46219 94%88$60,803$184,900$118 Very close on everything we compare
Louisville, KY 40214 93%97$54,931$184,600$146 larger
Des Moines, IA 50315 93%502$60,590$173,200$187 Very close on everything we compare
Frostburg, MD 21532 92%303$63,690$182,400$114 smaller
Joliet, IL 60436 92%246$62,961$180,800$182 smaller
Bethany, OK 73008 92%761$57,459$173,200$139 5 min shorter commute
Oswego, NY 13126 91%513$65,346$145,400$147 cheaper homes ($26K less) · 7 min shorter commute
Jacksonville, FL 32211 91%635$57,021$229,700$179 pricier homes ($59K more)
Saint Louis, MO 63125 91%311$61,624$178,600$155 more homeowners
Fort Worth, TX 76103 91%836$60,172$205,000$171 pricier homes ($34K more) · smaller
Fort Worth, TX 76114 91%841$62,073$222,600$195 pricier homes ($52K more)
Beech Grove, IN 46107 90%88$56,799$181,100$126 smaller
Southgate, MI 48195 90%220$66,118$173,600$145 older residents
Ypsilanti, MI 48198 90%216$63,326$189,100$185 Very close on everything we compare
Beloit, WI 53511 90%330$67,067$173,500$164 larger
Florissant, MO 63033 90%307$66,776$173,700$126 older residents
Saint Ann, MO 63074 90%314$51,610$132,700$153 cheaper homes ($38K less) · smaller
Kansas City, MO 64133 90%530$67,750$178,500$140 older residents
Kansas City, MO 64134 90%532$58,170$156,400$141 Very close on everything we compare
Omaha, NE 68104 90%619$60,549$168,100$158 7 min shorter commute
Bridgeton, NJ 08302 89%504$65,516$202,200$181 pricier homes ($31K more) · larger
Utica, NY 13502 89%556$57,835$158,000$154 6 min shorter commute
Jacksonville, FL 32210 89%638$61,050$225,600$164 pricier homes ($55K more) · larger · newer homes
Louisville, KY 40216 89%98$56,441$167,100$150 Very close on everything we compare

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.