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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 Kansas City, MO 64126

Kansas City: median income $39,934, home value $57,200, $101/sq ft, 24-minute commute.

TownSimilarMiles awayMedian incomeHome value$/sq ftWhat’s different
River Rouge, MI 48218 91%634$41,033$65,200$72 Very close on everything we compare
Amarillo, TX 79104 84%483$39,920$94,400$109 pricier homes ($37K more)
Detroit, MI 48210 82%636$37,838$67,800$81 larger · older homes
Ecorse, MI 48229 82%633$40,264$65,400$90 less walkable
Tulsa, OK 74110 81%216$42,054$71,400$122 larger · more single-family homes
Dayton, OH 45404 80%554$38,874$86,900$119 pricier homes ($30K more) · more renters
Detroit, MI 48209 79%636$43,161$89,000$87 pricier homes ($32K more) · larger · older homes
Glassport, PA 15045 78%781$47,803$82,700$83 pricier homes ($26K more) · smaller · older residents
East Saint Louis, IL 62206 78%237$33,838$53,200$87 larger · more single-family homes · newer homes
Toledo, OH 43609 77%601$42,313$65,500$73 larger · more renters
Fort Wayne, IN 46803 77%515$34,381$85,200$96 pricier homes ($28K more) · larger · more renters
Terre Haute, IN 47804 77%381$40,674$94,200$88 pricier homes ($37K more) · larger · older residents
Tulsa, OK 74115 77%216$44,608$83,800$126 pricier homes ($27K more) · larger
Harvey, IL 60426 76%400$42,196$91,000$107 pricier homes ($34K more) · larger · 5 min longer commute
Wichita, KS 67214 76%180$35,192$76,200$84 larger · 5 min shorter commute · more renters
Oklahoma City, OK 73129 76%302$46,670$84,700$120 pricier homes ($28K more) · larger · newer homes
Memphis, TN 38108 75%368$36,257$71,200$72 larger · more renters
Dayton, OH 45403 75%554$38,323$87,500$109 pricier homes ($30K more) · larger · more renters
Amarillo, TX 79107 75%482$40,671$92,600$103 pricier homes ($35K more) · larger
Mckeesport, PA 15132 74%782$35,397$73,900$78 larger · older residents
Burton, MI 48529 74%625$41,333$86,700$113 pricier homes ($30K more) · older residents
Birmingham, AL 35207 73%573$31,486$80,300$69 less walkable
Louisville, KY 40210 73%474$35,347$98,700$99 pricier homes ($42K more) · larger · older residents
Toledo, OH 43605 73%605$39,118$49,700$63 larger · more renters · older homes
Detroit, MI 48217 73%633$44,447$65,500$56 6 min longer commute · more single-family homes

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.