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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 Diana, TX 75640

Diana: median income $80,967, home value $272,600, $180/sq ft, 28-minute commute.

TownSimilarMiles awayMedian incomeHome value$/sq ftWhat’s different
Kingston, GA 30145 96%568$80,352$247,600$170 cheaper homes ($25K less)
Morris, AL 35116 95%463$88,274$237,000$157 cheaper homes ($36K less)
Oologah, OK 74053 95%260$90,494$239,200$174 cheaper homes ($33K less)
Rocky Face, GA 30740 94%571$79,671$242,600$168 cheaper homes ($30K less)
Rougemont, NC 27572 93%930$90,724$271,800$222 older residents
Colbert, GA 30628 93%668$70,139$287,900$186 Very close on everything we compare
Eva, AL 35621 93%470$78,633$214,000$157 cheaper homes ($59K less) · smaller
Maurice, LA 70555 93%241$76,213$224,900$146 cheaper homes ($48K less)
Elkins, AR 72727 93%228$75,402$214,400$189 cheaper homes ($58K less)
Sperry, OK 74073 93%254$87,045$271,100$171 Very close on everything we compare
Moorcroft, WY 82721 93%971$72,865$276,500$181 smaller
Stony Point, NC 28678 92%806$74,845$236,600$188 cheaper homes ($36K less) · older residents
High Springs, FL 32643 92%741$83,386$279,600$209 larger
Kingsley, MI 49649 92%953$74,656$267,700$193 older homes
Strafford, MO 65757 92%324$85,243$235,500$185 cheaper homes ($37K less)
Paulina, LA 70763 92%301$89,468$264,000$145 Very close on everything we compare
Gravette, AR 72736 92%252$79,209$279,000$194 5 min shorter commute
Nottingham, PA 19362 91%1,143$89,302$359,700$196 pricier homes ($87K more)
Locust, NC 28097 91%835$76,594$314,400$174 pricier homes ($42K more)
Deatsville, AL 36022 91%483$89,459$248,900$162 larger
Bethpage, TN 37022 91%542$79,375$287,900$269 Very close on everything we compare
Westville, IN 46391 91%742$82,692$253,500$196 Very close on everything we compare
Columbus, MI 48063 91%957$93,844$323,200$181 pricier homes ($51K more)
Holts Summit, MO 65043 91%430$85,308$218,500$165 cheaper homes ($54K less) · larger
Hallsville, MO 65255 91%459$83,900$262,200$201 Very close on everything we compare

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.