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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 Sheridan, IN 46069

Sheridan: median income $76,990, home value $291,900, $183/sq ft, 28-minute commute.

TownSimilarMiles awayMedian incomeHome value$/sq ftWhat’s different
Paola, KS 66071 96%476$84,142$262,500$172 cheaper homes ($29K less) · larger
Wellington, OH 44090 95%221$76,906$248,000$175 cheaper homes ($44K less)
Saint Clair, MI 48079 95%267$79,891$293,000$179 larger
Baton Rouge, LA 70818 95%716$78,432$268,200$160 Very close on everything we compare
Troutville, VA 24175 94%390$82,314$302,200$167 Very close on everything we compare
Perry, MI 48872 94%212$79,333$236,700$160 cheaper homes ($55K less)
Amherst, WI 54406 94%336$77,533$284,800$186 smaller
Hermann, MO 65041 94%302$70,368$249,200$179 cheaper homes ($43K less)
Waterford, PA 16441 93%348$81,117$223,900$153 cheaper homes ($68K less)
Spring Mills, PA 16875 93%457$71,250$307,700$211 smaller
Pleasant Garden, NC 27313 93%455$80,875$237,300$168 cheaper homes ($55K less)
Marshville, NC 28103 93%477$76,924$248,200$237 cheaper homes ($44K less)
Oxford, GA 30054 93%465$76,427$318,200$181 pricier homes ($26K more) · newer homes
Hartville, OH 44632 93%263$91,061$267,500$199 Very close on everything we compare
Plainwell, MI 49080 93%163$74,864$258,300$195 cheaper homes ($34K less) · larger
Milton, WI 53563 93%231$89,528$293,800$229 larger
Annandale, MN 55302 93%534$83,235$347,000$230 pricier homes ($55K more)
Eyota, MN 55934 93%409$84,952$327,700$163 pricier homes ($36K more) · smaller
Paynesville, MN 56362 93%563$86,212$258,900$188 cheaper homes ($33K less)
Plattsmouth, NE 68048 93%512$89,931$261,600$162 cheaper homes ($30K less) · larger
Hico, TX 76457 93%867$72,238$264,100$164 cheaper homes ($28K less) · smaller · 5 min shorter commute
West, TX 76691 93%839$85,694$304,500$175 Very close on everything we compare
Union, ME 04862 92%911$73,536$252,300$246 cheaper homes ($40K less) · smaller
Swanton, VT 05488 92%743$77,154$288,700$225 Very close on everything we compare
Elmer, NJ 08318 92%587$92,558$302,000$198 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.