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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 64134

Kansas City: median income $58,170, home value $156,400, $141/sq ft, 25-minute commute.

TownSimilarMiles awayMedian incomeHome value$/sq ftWhat’s different
Tulsa, OK 74107 93%212$53,505$135,600$145 Very close on everything we compare
Indianapolis, IN 46241 92%444$53,653$130,200$129 cheaper homes ($26K less)
Warren, MI 48089 92%650$52,366$122,100$123 cheaper homes ($34K less)
Bethany, OK 73008 92%293$57,459$173,200$139 Very close on everything we compare
El Reno, OK 73036 92%302$59,915$172,500$142 Very close on everything we compare
Oklahoma City, OK 73159 92%297$54,642$159,200$142 Very close on everything we compare
Hammond, IN 46323 91%414$59,688$166,400$138 more homeowners
Decatur, AL 35601 90%512$51,429$172,200$134 larger
Huntsville, AL 35810 90%522$51,233$150,100$136 Very close on everything we compare
Cincinnati, OH 45239 90%532$60,324$171,100$154 Very close on everything we compare
Sherman, TX 75090 90%384$55,543$188,000$146 pricier homes ($32K more)
Buena Vista, VA 24416 89%824$54,882$158,600$150 smaller
Columbus, OH 43227 89%623$48,159$152,800$155 Very close on everything we compare
Indianapolis, IN 46203 89%451$57,393$168,200$137 larger
Kankakee, IL 60901 89%382$58,309$151,200$135 Very close on everything we compare
Bradley, IL 60915 89%383$60,563$156,700$176 smaller
Oklahoma City, OK 73115 89%290$46,810$123,000$136 cheaper homes ($33K less)
Gastonia, NC 28052 88%774$49,643$187,500$174 pricier homes ($31K more) · larger
Mobile, AL 36606 88%676$51,303$172,100$132 Very close on everything we compare
Indianapolis, IN 46221 88%447$65,280$191,300$149 pricier homes ($35K more) · newer homes
Evansville, IN 47714 88%383$55,910$133,400$109 Very close on everything we compare
Warren, MI 48091 88%647$54,230$149,800$122 more homeowners
Chickasha, OK 73018 88%330$56,484$141,400$122 5 min shorter commute
Shawnee, OK 74801 88%285$55,077$137,900$119 Very close on everything we compare
Baytown, TX 77520 88%635$54,278$150,700$125 larger · more apartments and townhomes

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.