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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 Omaha, NE 68111

Omaha: median income $42,185, home value $116,400, $124/sq ft, 22-minute commute.

TownSimilarMiles awayMedian incomeHome value$/sq ftWhat’s different
Columbus, OH 43211 95%686$42,579$112,700$152 Very close on everything we compare
Oklahoma City, OK 73109 90%414$43,133$99,200$109 Very close on everything we compare
Oklahoma City, OK 73119 90%415$45,421$100,600$123 Very close on everything we compare
Fort Wayne, IN 46806 86%564$47,895$84,100$106 cheaper homes ($32K less) · more homeowners
Saint Louis, MO 63134 86%346$44,680$94,700$115 smaller · more homeowners
Kansas City, MO 64132 86%176$45,622$108,000$98 smaller · older residents
Tulsa, OK 74115 86%354$44,608$83,800$126 cheaper homes ($33K less) · more homeowners
Louisville, KY 40215 85%581$43,725$114,900$143 older residents
Tulsa, OK 74106 84%353$40,776$109,500$123 smaller · older residents
Chattanooga, TN 37407 83%724$35,845$98,900$168 smaller
Memphis, TN 38122 83%536$48,710$123,000$117 more homeowners
Saint Louis, MO 63121 83%349$42,701$95,600$100 Very close on everything we compare
Kansas City, MO 64130 83%173$42,221$86,300$93 cheaper homes ($30K less) · older residents
Tulsa, OK 74110 83%353$42,054$71,400$122 cheaper homes ($45K less) · smaller · more homeowners
Wichita, KS 67211 82%261$44,120$109,400$95 older residents · 5 min shorter commute · more apartments and townhomes
Fort Worth, TX 76105 82%597$45,770$153,600$176 pricier homes ($37K more)
Indianapolis, IN 46222 81%522$50,783$116,300$107 larger · more apartments and townhomes
Saint Louis, MO 63137 81%352$43,422$82,900$93 cheaper homes ($34K less) · older residents
Wichita, KS 67213 81%261$50,170$89,600$108 cheaper homes ($27K less) · older residents · 6 min shorter commute
Oklahoma City, OK 73108 81%413$37,168$80,700$167 cheaper homes ($36K less) · smaller · more apartments and townhomes
Oklahoma City, OK 73129 81%414$46,670$84,700$120 cheaper homes ($32K less) · newer homes
Savannah, GA 31415 80%1,038$37,109$149,700$167 pricier homes ($33K more) · smaller · older residents
Jacksonville, FL 32254 80%1,097$34,953$110,500$152 smaller · older residents
Dayton, OH 45404 80%628$38,874$86,900$119 cheaper homes ($30K less) · smaller · older residents
Amarillo, TX 79107 80%525$40,671$92,600$103 larger · more homeowners

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.