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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 Tulsa, OK 74127

Tulsa: median income $46,373, home value $134,200, $126/sq ft, 17-minute commute.

TownSimilarMiles awayMedian incomeHome value$/sq ftWhat’s different
Roanoke, VA 24017 93%891$47,360$150,600$114 Very close on everything we compare
Fort Wayne, IN 46808 93%678$53,359$140,800$135 Very close on everything we compare
Wichita Falls, TX 76309 93%211$54,159$143,400$117 Very close on everything we compare
Alexandria, LA 71301 91%394$43,098$160,800$92 pricier homes ($27K more)
Steubenville, OH 43952 90%883$47,624$124,300$131 younger residents
Cleveland, OH 44135 90%847$53,848$132,800$154 larger
Quincy, IL 62301 90%363$52,055$135,100$111 larger
Niagara Falls, NY 14305 89%1,021$51,004$126,000$117 younger residents
Evansville, IN 47710 89%483$47,292$147,300$125 more apartments and townhomes
Centerville, IA 52544 89%359$50,572$116,900$119 smaller · less walkable
Parkersburg, WV 26101 88%820$48,710$117,500$105 larger
Clarksburg, WV 26301 88%883$49,816$133,300$107 larger
Cleveland, OH 44125 88%855$57,363$116,500$127 larger
Springfield, IL 62702 88%430$51,136$103,500$100 cheaper homes ($31K less) · larger
Saint Louis, MO 63114 88%357$55,870$116,800$148 larger
Huntsville, AL 35810 87%538$51,233$150,100$136 larger
Ashland, KY 41101 87%752$53,889$121,600$101 Very close on everything we compare
Columbus, OH 43227 87%760$48,159$152,800$155 larger · 6 min longer commute
Maple Heights, OH 44137 87%858$53,918$98,100$126 cheaper homes ($36K less)
Akron, OH 44320 87%850$41,241$104,700$109 cheaper homes ($30K less) · less walkable
Canton, OH 44710 87%852$47,305$104,600$110 cheaper homes ($30K less) · smaller · older homes
Canton, OH 44714 87%855$55,905$149,500$138 smaller
Springfield, IL 62703 87%428$45,009$96,500$97 cheaper homes ($38K less) · larger
Saint Joseph, MO 64503 87%256$53,039$140,500$129 Very close on everything we compare
North Little Rock, AR 72118 87%227$49,559$123,100$108 newer homes

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.