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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 Arlington, TX 76002

Arlington: median income $100,667, home value $339,100, $167/sq ft, 31-minute commute.

TownSimilarMiles awayMedian incomeHome value$/sq ftWhat’s different
Sahuarita, AZ 85629 94%814$109,253$335,600$176 Very close on everything we compare
Indian Trail, NC 28079 93%956$100,516$395,700$193 pricier homes ($57K more)
Lawrenceville, GA 30045 93%763$104,350$377,800$174 pricier homes ($39K more) · 5 min longer commute
Indianapolis, IN 46239 93%788$100,331$275,400$146 cheaper homes ($64K less)
Milton, FL 32571 91%597$87,617$306,700$179 cheaper homes ($32K less)
Independence, KY 41051 91%826$104,201$268,900$193 cheaper homes ($70K less)
Prairieville, LA 70769 91%396$109,404$311,500$179 cheaper homes ($28K less)
Rio Rancho, NM 87144 91%582$94,550$321,900$221 older residents
Charlotte, NC 28214 90%941$86,447$295,800$203 cheaper homes ($43K less)
Surprise, AZ 85379 90%887$110,616$448,200$210 pricier homes ($109K more)
Surprise, AZ 85388 90%891$112,164$459,900$221 pricier homes ($121K more)
Dacula, GA 30019 89%767$116,583$440,700$168 pricier homes ($102K more) · older residents
Buford, GA 30519 89%765$102,553$413,000$182 pricier homes ($74K more) · larger
Wentzville, MO 63385 89%551$112,199$347,200$189 older residents
Tucson, AZ 85747 89%797$110,816$370,300$200 pricier homes ($31K more)
Locust Grove, GA 30248 88%753$83,823$315,900$152 Very close on everything we compare
Braselton, GA 30517 88%774$118,034$411,200$173 pricier homes ($72K more) · smaller · older residents
Jefferson, GA 30549 88%786$96,195$350,500$184 older residents
Olive Branch, MS 38654 88%445$103,092$309,400$162 cheaper homes ($30K less) · larger · older residents
Youngsville, LA 70592 88%346$93,204$259,700$160 cheaper homes ($79K less) · more apartments and townhomes
Bixby, OK 74008 88%239$104,000$337,000$172 6 min shorter commute
Chesterfield, VA 23832 87%1,150$111,684$363,000$210 Very close on everything we compare
Wesley Chapel, FL 33545 87%930$118,889$399,400$193 pricier homes ($60K more)
Riverview, FL 33579 87%944$116,134$415,500$180 pricier homes ($76K more) · 7 min longer commute
Harvest, AL 35749 87%612$103,901$304,700$161 cheaper homes ($34K less) · older residents

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.