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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 Iron, MN 55751

Iron: median income $75,200, home value $202,400, $172/sq ft, 24-minute commute.

TownSimilarMiles awayMedian incomeHome value$/sq ftWhat’s different
Porterfield, WI 54159 96%276$69,375$186,100$177 Very close on everything we compare
Blanket, TX 76432 96%1,128$69,688$216,700$147 Very close on everything we compare
Hanover, MI 49241 95%538$81,742$222,600$180 larger
Converse, IN 46919 94%579$83,664$193,300$153 Very close on everything we compare
Deerbrook, WI 54424 94%222$77,500$229,700$223 pricier homes ($27K more)
Westboro, WI 54490 94%180$67,981$190,600$182 Very close on everything we compare
Argonne, WI 54511 94%216$66,719$172,700$189 cheaper homes ($30K less)
Arcadia, MO 63621 94%693$87,825$175,300$165 cheaper homes ($27K less)
Crown Point, NY 12928 93%952$82,813$157,900$224 cheaper homes ($45K less)
Kingsville, OH 44048 93%700$78,690$175,000$167 cheaper homes ($27K less) · larger · older homes
Bristolville, OH 44402 93%714$75,539$177,000$172 cheaper homes ($25K less) · larger
East Sparta, OH 44626 93%725$78,929$185,800$159 larger
Climax, MI 49034 93%505$73,929$213,600$180 Very close on everything we compare
Auburndale, WI 54412 93%229$83,576$217,100$187 larger
Eland, WI 54427 93%241$83,958$189,800$134 Very close on everything we compare
Cochrane, WI 54622 93%221$78,194$188,200$179 larger
Milan, NH 03588 92%1,044$71,538$253,500$155 pricier homes ($51K more)
Charleston, ME 04422 92%1,132$75,250$226,500$178 Very close on everything we compare
Genesee, PA 16923 92%815$73,864$173,900— cheaper homes ($29K less)
New Albany, PA 18833 92%890$71,691$203,800$159 larger · more renters
Draper, VA 24324 92%939$80,066$214,000$224 larger
Rockfield, KY 42274 92%787$80,704$182,100$152 larger
Vincent, OH 45784 92%782$82,713$229,800$183 pricier homes ($27K more) · larger
Stilesville, IN 46180 92%615$90,208$228,600$168 pricier homes ($26K more)
Pleasant Lake, IN 46779 92%549$86,000$171,000$189 cheaper homes ($31K less) · 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.