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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 Bertrand, NE 68927

Bertrand: median income $69,167, home value $183,700, 15-minute commute.

TownSimilarMiles awayMedian incomeHome value$/sq ftWhat’s different
Aurelia, IA 51005 93%259$75,938$169,200$93 Very close on everything we compare
Wall Lake, IA 51466 93%261$71,579$179,600$245 Very close on everything we compare
Edgerton, MN 56128 93%289$71,875$181,300$110 larger
Wabasso, MN 56293 92%345$67,396$170,500$103 Very close on everything we compare
Rockwell, IA 50469 91%368$71,250$211,700$97 pricier homes ($28K more)
Spearville, KS 67876 91%189$71,964$183,900$142 Very close on everything we compare
Marcus, IA 51035 90%249$79,338$209,700$109 pricier homes ($26K more)
Alden, MN 56009 90%374$80,804$203,700$108 Very close on everything we compare
Berlin Heights, OH 44814 89%892$68,702$193,600$143 larger · 6 min longer commute
Adair, IA 50002 89%265$79,071$237,700$139 pricier homes ($54K more)
George, IA 51237 89%266$61,667$159,500$89 Very close on everything we compare
Jim Falls, WI 54748 89%525$78,750$235,100$161 pricier homes ($51K more)
Buhl, MN 55713 89%586$59,036$129,300$49 cheaper homes ($54K less)
Glenville, MN 56036 89%384$73,287$182,400$98 larger · 6 min longer commute
Kimball, SD 57355 89%222$63,125$144,200— cheaper homes ($40K less) · more apartments and townhomes
Frankfort, KS 66427 89%171$79,481$133,600— cheaper homes ($50K less)
Grace, ID 83241 89%643$71,298$215,200$182 pricier homes ($32K more) · larger
Reynolds, IN 47980 88%666$60,962$171,500$122 younger residents
Hospers, IA 51238 88%257$74,000$182,500$119 younger residents
Hartley, IA 51346 88%278$72,426$156,800$127 cheaper homes ($27K less) · larger · 6 min longer commute
Ruthven, IA 51358 88%300$64,583$150,500$74 cheaper homes ($33K less) · 7 min longer commute
Glidden, IA 51443 88%273$78,906$191,000$139 Very close on everything we compare
Mellen, WI 54546 88%597$70,104$141,900$85 cheaper homes ($42K less)
Fulda, MN 56131 88%306$73,063$180,100$99 larger · 7 min longer commute
Heron Lake, MN 56137 88%312$71,250$123,900$141 cheaper homes ($60K 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.