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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 Anthony, TX 79821

Anthony: median income $59,232, home value $153,000, $179/sq ft, 23-minute commute.

TownSimilarMiles awayMedian incomeHome value$/sq ftWhat’s different
Albertville, AL 35951 92%1,189$54,229$161,000$166 larger
Pevely, MO 63070 92%1,011$65,211$210,500$190 pricier homes ($58K more)
Pell City, AL 35125 91%1,180$59,891$183,100$169 pricier homes ($30K more) · larger
Manila, AR 72442 91%977$56,221$166,300$161 smaller
Wellford, SC 29385 90%1,423$58,249$216,900$162 pricier homes ($64K more)
Trenton, GA 30752 90%1,229$59,391$160,200$171 older residents
Bono, AR 72416 90%945$67,448$163,600$162 less walkable
Carnesville, GA 30521 89%1,357$54,121$167,500$163 less walkable
Ashford, AL 36312 89%1,255$56,994$160,000$156 older residents
Valley, AL 36854 89%1,249$55,973$160,100$167 larger
Science Hill, KY 42553 89%1,295$52,737$154,500$165 less walkable
Dobson, NC 27017 88%1,506$59,329$152,800$153 Very close on everything we compare
Dalzell, SC 29040 88%1,517$65,978$162,100$161 Very close on everything we compare
Warrenville, SC 29851 88%1,442$70,953$164,000$148 Very close on everything we compare
Granby, MO 64844 88%780$63,382$126,900$132 cheaper homes ($26K less) · smaller
New Roads, LA 70760 88%898$61,141$153,900$133 older residents
Beebe, AR 72012 88%872$61,277$171,700$144 larger
Marietta, OK 73448 88%566$61,071$165,200$163 older homes
Beaver, WV 25813 87%1,495$54,364$148,800$135 older homes
Ramseur, NC 27316 87%1,563$56,727$160,200$185 less walkable · older homes
Star, NC 27356 87%1,555$55,347$164,400$152 smaller
Eastover, SC 29044 87%1,503$57,297$135,200$152 smaller · less walkable
Boaz, AL 35957 87%1,189$51,406$162,600$143 larger
Elmore, AL 36025 87%1,184$54,414$175,700$141 Very close on everything we compare
Monterey, TN 38574 87%1,252$52,223$196,800$211 pricier homes ($44K more) · less walkable

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.