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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 Vinton, LA 70668

Vinton: median income $49,455, home value $128,800, $82/sq ft, 28-minute commute.

TownSimilarMiles awayMedian incomeHome value$/sq ftWhat’s different
Belington, WV 26250 93%984$47,682$112,000$122 Very close on everything we compare
Thomasville, AL 36784 93%364$48,434$110,700$70 Very close on everything we compare
Licking, MO 65542 93%514$46,076$118,600$115 Very close on everything we compare
Alton, MO 65606 93%466$51,909$118,800$82 smaller
Pelham, GA 31779 92%563$47,530$112,000$91 Very close on everything we compare
Flomaton, AL 36441 92%379$50,349$138,100$109 smaller
Central City, KY 42330 92%614$50,226$151,200$106 larger
Ashland, AL 36251 91%501$50,466$169,500$105 pricier homes ($41K more)
Samson, AL 36477 91%450$50,517$115,400$81 older residents
Notasulga, AL 36866 91%492$49,028$112,900$116 smaller
Monticello, MS 39654 91%224$41,370$106,300$81 Very close on everything we compare
Vienna, IL 62995 91%566$49,744$154,800$102 pricier homes ($26K more)
Cave City, AR 72521 91%414$59,591$146,800$97 Very close on everything we compare
Saluda, SC 29138 90%738$44,579$136,100$106 larger
Alma, GA 31510 90%665$45,958$108,000$106 larger
Fayette, AL 35555 90%414$47,020$119,300$74 larger · older residents
Phil Campbell, AL 35581 90%446$43,555$104,800$116 Very close on everything we compare
Walnut Grove, MS 39189 90%297$49,083$101,400— cheaper homes ($27K less) · smaller
Macon, MS 39341 90%356$45,535$94,800$57 cheaper homes ($34K less)
Nowata, OK 74048 90%464$52,888$132,800$103 Very close on everything we compare
Heavener, OK 74937 90%326$41,367$104,300$94 Very close on everything we compare
North Tazewell, VA 24630 89%842$57,254$107,100$96 older residents
Philippi, WV 26416 89%985$54,741$152,200$113 Very close on everything we compare
Sutton, WV 26601 89%937$50,469$116,600$64 older residents
Lilesville, NC 28091 89%857$52,917$152,900— smaller

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.