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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 Willis, MI 48191

Willis: median income $102,833, home value $271,900, $207/sq ft, 29-minute commute.

TownSimilarMiles awayMedian incomeHome value$/sq ftWhat’s different
Rougemont, NC 27572 95%477$90,724$271,800$222 Very close on everything we compare
Elwood, IL 60421 93%238$103,083$272,100$211 Very close on everything we compare
Kempner, TX 76539 92%1,103$100,625$286,200$201 larger
Washington, TX 77880 92%1,076$90,856$270,800$190 smaller
New Richmond, OH 45157 91%222$100,407$247,500$209 larger
Corsicana, TX 75109 91%994$88,074$258,400$244 Very close on everything we compare
Frederica, DE 19946 90%476$80,459$302,800$201 pricier homes ($31K more)
Red House, WV 25168 90%263$101,660$207,200$154 cheaper homes ($65K less) · smaller
Appling, GA 30802 90%592$85,625$322,000$215 pricier homes ($50K more)
Sadieville, KY 40370 90%263$94,234$284,200$165 smaller
Newalla, OK 74857 90%869$92,479$205,100$172 cheaper homes ($67K less) · larger
Center Point, TX 78010 90%1,203$86,830$318,600$226 pricier homes ($47K more)
Gilbert, SC 29054 89%577$91,099$283,500$177 larger
Juliette, GA 31046 89%623$95,644$274,000$184 Very close on everything we compare
Ventress, LA 70783 89%902$103,583$386,100$170 pricier homes ($114K more) · smaller
Santo, TX 76472 89%1,035$103,482$259,700$201 smaller
Carmel, ME 04419 88%753$82,188$256,800$231 Very close on everything we compare
Woodleaf, NC 27054 88%466$92,560$212,300$182 cheaper homes ($60K less) · smaller
Jackson Springs, NC 27281 88%521$74,547$292,400$193 lower income ($28K less)
Wilsonville, AL 35186 88%636$102,615$304,300$183 pricier homes ($32K more) · 8 min longer commute
Laceys Spring, AL 35754 88%552$96,071$201,800$159 cheaper homes ($70K less)
Wartrace, TN 37183 88%481$81,126$245,300$180 cheaper homes ($27K less)
Walland, TN 37886 88%441$82,009$261,700$266 Very close on everything we compare
Goodspring, TN 38460 88%521$101,914$207,700$224 cheaper homes ($64K less) · smaller
Verona, KY 41092 88%235$85,625$255,300$191 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.