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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, KS 66102

Kansas City: median income $52,861, home value $115,600, $133/sq ft, 24-minute commute.

TownSimilarMiles awayMedian incomeHome value$/sq ftWhat’s different
Indianapolis, IN 46222 95%453$50,783$116,300$107 Very close on everything we compare
Indianapolis, IN 46241 93%451$53,653$130,200$129 newer homes
Toledo, OH 43612 92%610$50,728$93,800$107 older residents
Memphis, TN 38122 91%378$48,710$123,000$117 Very close on everything we compare
Saint Ann, MO 63074 91%232$51,610$132,700$153 smaller
Oklahoma City, OK 73119 91%301$45,421$100,600$123 Very close on everything we compare
Racine, WI 53404 90%437$50,428$129,800$172 smaller
Fort Worth, TX 76115 89%469$52,411$150,600$144 pricier homes ($35K more)
Milwaukee, WI 53218 88%444$45,642$133,400$139 more renters
Omaha, NE 68107 88%160$62,560$154,200$159 pricier homes ($39K more)
Tulsa, OK 74128 88%215$52,195$120,100$124 smaller · newer homes
Houston, TX 77017 88%652$51,079$158,300$146 pricier homes ($43K more)
Niagara Falls, NY 14305 87%858$51,004$126,000$117 smaller
Rochester, NY 14615 87%927$51,262$137,500$148 smaller
Columbus, OH 43223 87%622$46,911$131,100$144 more renters
Columbus, OH 43227 87%630$48,159$152,800$155 pricier homes ($37K more) · older residents
Fort Wayne, IN 46808 87%520$53,359$140,800$135 pricier homes ($25K more) · older residents · 5 min shorter commute
Tulsa, OK 74115 87%214$44,608$83,800$126 cheaper homes ($32K less)
Cleveland, OH 44125 86%705$57,363$116,500$127 older residents
Cleveland, OH 44135 86%696$53,848$132,800$154 older residents
Des Moines, IA 50316 86%181$56,090$154,300$159 pricier homes ($39K more) · smaller
Sioux City, IA 51103 86%252$58,197$142,900$138 pricier homes ($27K more) · smaller · older residents
Independence, MO 64052 86%12$59,007$150,600$139 pricier homes ($35K more) · older residents
Oklahoma City, OK 73110 86%294$51,228$126,100$130 newer homes
Oklahoma City, OK 73129 86%298$46,670$84,700$120 cheaper homes ($31K less)

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.