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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 Evansville, IN 47710

Evansville: median income $47,292, home value $147,300, $125/sq ft, 18-minute commute.

TownSimilarMiles awayMedian incomeHome value$/sq ftWhat’s different
Danville, VA 24541 93%458$51,427$145,100$115 larger
Brunswick, GA 31520 93%585$40,071$147,500$155 Very close on everything we compare
Mansfield, OH 44906 93%328$52,624$140,300$147 Very close on everything we compare
Mansfield, OH 44907 93%329$48,008$144,800$142 5 min longer commute
Pontiac, MI 48341 93%390$51,390$150,500$119 Very close on everything we compare
Jackson, MI 49202 93%338$42,632$116,100$122 cheaper homes ($31K less)
Bristol, VA 24201 92%311$48,764$176,500$135 pricier homes ($29K more)
Lawton, OK 73501 92%645$49,741$133,000$119 Very close on everything we compare
Muskogee, OK 74401 92%466$42,294$149,300$110 Very close on everything we compare
Niles, OH 44446 91%424$50,468$114,400$127 cheaper homes ($33K less)
Rantoul, IL 61866 91%162$50,686$121,300$112 cheaper homes ($26K less)
Fort Smith, AR 72901 91%420$42,851$118,100$113 cheaper homes ($29K less)
Wichita Falls, TX 76309 91%675$54,159$143,400$117 Very close on everything we compare
San Angelo, TX 76903 91%858$49,498$125,700$149 larger
Decatur, AL 35601 90%238$51,429$172,200$134 larger
Laurel, MS 39440 90%444$46,947$125,400$111 younger residents
Bedford, OH 44146 90%398$54,925$155,000$146 larger
Lima, OH 45801 90%266$51,731$123,900$132 Very close on everything we compare
Center Line, MI 48015 90%391$54,703$156,600$142 smaller · 5 min longer commute
Rockford, IL 61103 90%307$51,161$115,500$98 cheaper homes ($32K less)
Waco, TX 76711 90%704$53,185$153,000$125 smaller · younger residents
Princeton, WV 24740 89%356$44,793$132,300$110 Very close on everything we compare
Greenwood, SC 29646 89%402$44,441$142,400$145 larger
Jackson, TN 38301 89%179$43,227$132,900$128 larger
Tulsa, OK 74107 89%484$53,505$135,600$145 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.