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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 Fort Worth, TX 76115

Fort Worth: median income $52,411, home value $150,600, $144/sq ft, 25-minute commute.

TownSimilarMiles awayMedian incomeHome value$/sq ftWhat’s different
Columbus, OH 43223 94%939$46,911$131,100$144 Very close on everything we compare
Dayton, OH 45439 94%876$52,035$143,300$150 smaller
Saint Ann, MO 63074 94%571$51,610$132,700$153 Very close on everything we compare
Oklahoma City, OK 73110 94%192$51,228$126,100$130 larger
Saint Louis, MO 63138 93%582$56,096$139,100$103 Very close on everything we compare
Indianapolis, IN 46241 92%784$53,653$130,200$129 larger
Racine, WI 53404 92%868$50,428$129,800$172 Very close on everything we compare
Kenner, LA 70062 92%457$51,477$200,300$151 pricier homes ($50K more)
Oklahoma City, OK 73122 92%197$51,227$172,100$125 smaller
Oklahoma City, OK 73159 92%188$54,642$159,200$142 larger
Tulsa, OK 74129 92%252$49,677$153,700$143 6 min shorter commute
Rochester, NY 14615 91%1,291$51,262$137,500$148 6 min shorter commute
Pensacola, FL 32505 91%613$44,783$136,500$135 Very close on everything we compare
Columbus, OH 43224 91%946$53,321$170,800$177 larger
Columbus, OH 43227 91%946$48,159$152,800$155 older residents
Indianapolis, IN 46222 90%790$50,783$116,300$107 cheaper homes ($34K less) · larger
Indianapolis, IN 46226 90%797$50,325$158,600$117 larger
Oklahoma City, OK 73139 90%187$49,655$176,400$137 pricier homes ($26K more)
Columbus, OH 43204 89%938$59,266$185,800$162 pricier homes ($35K more) · larger
Cincinnati, OH 45211 89%840$53,868$169,500$142 larger
Milwaukee, WI 53218 89%881$45,642$133,400$139 larger
North Chicago, IL 60064 89%844$49,195$152,200$156 more apartments and townhomes
Hazelwood, MO 63042 89%574$49,453$149,400$128 Very close on everything we compare
Kansas City, KS 66102 89%469$52,861$115,600$133 cheaper homes ($35K less)
Tulsa, OK 74107 89%248$53,505$135,600$145 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.