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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 Norman, IN 47264

Norman: median income $57,917, home value $133,200, $239/sq ft, 25-minute commute.

TownSimilarMiles awayMedian incomeHome value$/sq ftWhat’s different
Letart, WV 25253 88%231$62,756$117,400$159 Very close on everything we compare
Mc Intyre, GA 31054 88%455$53,929$111,500— Very close on everything we compare
Rothbury, MI 49452 86%315$55,441$123,100$204 more single-family homes
Bluford, IL 62814 84%140$59,462$121,300— Very close on everything we compare
Grand Cane, LA 71032 84%634$60,972$175,700$192 pricier homes ($43K more)
Knippa, TX 78870 84%1,013$54,167$128,600— more renters
Elbridge, NY 13060 83%585$64,448$123,100— larger · older residents · more walkable
Sandyville, WV 25275 83%248$64,632$164,600— pricier homes ($31K more) · older residents · 5 min longer commute
Macclesfield, NC 27852 83%522$55,921$142,100$151 Very close on everything we compare
Hallsboro, NC 28442 83%532$60,964$98,900$180 cheaper homes ($34K less)
Ariton, AL 36311 83%510$51,563$158,000— larger
Clarkrange, TN 38553 83%202$63,500$174,800$219 pricier homes ($42K more) · larger · more single-family homes
Walkerville, MI 49459 83%332$55,806$108,300$146 Very close on everything we compare
Lodge Grass, MT 59050 83%1,162$62,500$112,500— more renters · more single-family homes
Norman, AR 71960 83%514$66,917$117,300$319 older residents
Turpin, OK 73950 83%808$58,646$168,200— pricier homes ($35K more) · 8 min shorter commute
Corinth, ME 04427 82%977$64,229$135,800$211 larger · older residents · 5 min longer commute
Lawrenceville, PA 16929 82%525$62,813$173,300$166 pricier homes ($40K more) · larger
Bland, VA 24315 82%312$62,708$157,900$147 larger
Mount Hermon, LA 70450 82%597$61,333$200,000— pricier homes ($67K more) · larger
Roseland, LA 70456 82%614$47,399$116,200$230 larger · 6 min longer commute
Castor, LA 71016 82%601$41,806$114,000— Very close on everything we compare
Mangham, LA 71259 82%552$58,958$145,300$142 Very close on everything we compare
Paden, OK 74860 82%614$60,398$138,500$189 more single-family homes
Greenbush, ME 04418 81%996$60,500$135,100$208 9 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.