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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 Terlton, OK 74081

Terlton: median income $52,941, home value $124,200, 32-minute commute.

TownSimilarMiles awayMedian incomeHome value$/sq ftWhat’s different
Greenbush, ME 04418 95%1,574$60,500$135,100$208 Very close on everything we compare
Gallipolis Ferry, WV 25515 94%805$46,904$152,300$92 pricier homes ($28K more)
Amity, AR 71921 94%218$54,271$109,000$132 larger
Lead Hill, AR 72644 94%194$53,894$109,500$146 Very close on everything we compare
French Creek, WV 26218 93%909$58,646$143,900— larger
Hillsboro, AL 35643 93%535$59,076$124,200$142 larger
Hattieville, AR 72063 93%217$59,643$121,200$76 Very close on everything we compare
Corinna, ME 04928 92%1,543$56,547$163,200$213 pricier homes ($39K more)
Benton, MS 39039 92%423$60,175$145,000$143 Very close on everything we compare
Roseland, LA 70456 92%508$47,399$116,200$230 larger
Rose Bud, AR 72137 92%255$52,612$164,800$148 pricier homes ($41K more)
Garland, NC 28441 91%1,019$51,250$106,800$150 Very close on everything we compare
Baileyton, AL 35019 91%572$62,083$131,800$169 older residents
Section, AL 35771 91%602$51,875$134,900$145 larger
Jack, AL 36346 91%682$56,458$151,800$115 pricier homes ($28K more) · older homes
Old Fort, TN 37362 91%633$52,019$122,700$244 larger
Enterprise, MS 39330 91%518$58,462$154,200$101 pricier homes ($30K more) · larger
Mount Olivet, KY 41064 91%701$51,094$158,300$118 pricier homes ($34K more)
Pedro, OH 45659 91%777$59,844$125,100$78 Very close on everything we compare
Gary, TX 75643 91%311$59,342$142,000$166 Very close on everything we compare
Hiwassee, VA 24347 90%878$55,156$159,600$172 pricier homes ($35K more)
Currie, NC 28435 90%1,042$46,429$162,400$250 pricier homes ($38K more) · older residents
Chinquapin, NC 28521 90%1,056$47,813$128,800$181 older residents
Ruby, SC 29741 90%921$45,000$117,000$152 Very close on everything we compare
Dexter, GA 31019 90%809$47,944$97,100$114 cheaper homes ($27K less) · larger

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.