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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 San Antonio, TX 78227

San Antonio: median income $51,519, home value $159,700, $133/sq ft, 28-minute commute.

TownSimilarMiles awayMedian incomeHome value$/sq ftWhat’s different
Oklahoma City, OK 73159 94%419$54,642$159,200$142 Very close on everything we compare
Indianapolis, IN 46241 91%1,000$53,653$130,200$129 cheaper homes ($30K less)
Pensacola, FL 32505 90%685$44,783$136,500$135 smaller
Louisville, KY 40216 90%952$56,441$167,100$150 Very close on everything we compare
Chalmette, LA 70043 90%522$55,068$214,700$136 pricier homes ($55K more) · smaller
Greenville, SC 29611 89%1,018$51,565$195,700$181 pricier homes ($36K more)
Warren, MI 48091 89%1,251$54,230$149,800$122 Very close on everything we compare
Birmingham, AL 35215 88%761$52,793$157,300$95 less walkable
Port Richey, FL 34668 87%968$47,401$191,600$183 pricier homes ($32K more) · older residents
Columbus, OH 43227 87%1,151$48,159$152,800$155 smaller · older homes
Saint Louis, MO 63138 87%808$56,096$139,100$103 smaller
Morrow, GA 30260 86%891$52,666$205,700$136 pricier homes ($46K more) · smaller
Zion, IL 60099 86%1,083$66,109$196,700$187 pricier homes ($37K more)
Tulsa, OK 74107 86%487$53,505$135,600$145 smaller · 6 min shorter commute
Warner Robins, GA 31093 85%915$45,991$157,100$130 smaller · less walkable
Decatur, AL 35601 85%771$51,429$172,200$134 7 min shorter commute · less walkable
Columbus, OH 43223 85%1,144$46,911$131,100$144 cheaper homes ($29K less) · smaller · more renters
Fort Wayne, IN 46816 85%1,106$45,343$157,700$153 smaller · more apartments and townhomes
Park Hills, MO 63601 85%748$54,753$126,300$130 cheaper homes ($33K less) · smaller
Kansas City, MO 64134 85%699$58,170$156,400$141 smaller
Kenner, LA 70062 85%505$51,477$200,300$151 pricier homes ($41K more) · smaller
Bridgeton, NJ 08302 84%1,499$65,516$202,200$181 pricier homes ($43K more)
Columbia, SC 29203 84%1,083$46,054$141,300$148 6 min shorter commute
Riverdale, GA 30274 84%886$52,209$174,300$133 Very close on everything we compare
Jacksonville, FL 32210 84%1,014$61,050$225,600$164 pricier homes ($66K more)

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.