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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 Bland, MO 65014

Bland: median income $61,938, home value $155,800, $82/sq ft, 37-minute commute.

TownSimilarMiles awayMedian incomeHome value$/sq ftWhat’s different
South Webster, OH 45682 94%482$56,250$187,700— pricier homes ($32K more)
Mulga, AL 35118 92%417$64,375$164,800$76 6 min shorter commute
Worthington, IN 47471 92%256$69,609$147,900$90 Very close on everything we compare
New Boston, IL 61272 92%204$64,167$145,900$110 smaller
Carlisle, AR 72024 92%243$58,750$151,000$72 larger
Sheldon, WI 54766 91%486$66,050$150,500$103 Very close on everything we compare
Newkirk, OK 74647 91%314$63,145$120,100$89 cheaper homes ($36K less) · larger
Centerville, PA 16404 90%669$65,972$156,200— larger · 6 min shorter commute
Beavertown, PA 17813 90%788$64,792$189,300$97 pricier homes ($34K more) · 7 min shorter commute
Millport, AL 35576 90%381$72,292$120,800— cheaper homes ($35K less) · larger
Marengo, IN 47140 90%286$65,718$118,200$108 cheaper homes ($38K less)
Evansville, IL 62242 90%94$60,400$121,800$92 cheaper homes ($34K less)
Plymouth, IL 62367 90%144$58,000$126,700— cheaper homes ($29K less) · smaller
Mart, TX 76664 90%552$74,618$168,900$73 Very close on everything we compare
Casar, NC 28020 89%584$59,978$188,700$115 pricier homes ($33K more)
Salineville, OH 43945 89%597$62,500$126,400$74 cheaper homes ($29K less) · older residents · 5 min shorter commute
Jasonville, IN 47438 89%246$56,941$126,700$103 cheaper homes ($29K less) · larger
Kingston, MI 48741 89%564$59,107$154,800$97 Very close on everything we compare
French Creek, WV 26218 88%616$58,646$143,900— newer homes
Wickliffe, KY 42087 88%170$58,802$143,500$123 Very close on everything we compare
Clay, KY 42404 88%214$61,293$115,300$104 cheaper homes ($41K less)
Malta, OH 43758 88%530$61,397$152,900$134 Very close on everything we compare
Melvin, MI 48454 88%570$62,639$188,500$75 pricier homes ($33K more) · smaller
Murrayville, IL 62668 88%115$70,577$139,800$109 smaller
Rush Springs, OK 73082 88%427$59,211$133,700$92 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.