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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 Tucson, AZ 85715

Tucson: median income $85,069, home value $370,000, $219/sq ft, 22-minute commute.

TownSimilarMiles awayMedian incomeHome value$/sq ftWhat’s different
Sarasota, FL 34233 94%1,729$75,394$411,600$226 pricier homes ($42K more)
Sarasota, FL 34232 93%1,728$80,795$359,900$250 larger
Bethlehem, PA 18017 91%2,037$91,173$336,100$207 cheaper homes ($34K less) · larger
Louisville, KY 40223 90%1,479$96,607$362,500$179 younger residents
Cincinnati, OH 45255 90%1,553$92,035$303,800$188 cheaper homes ($66K less)
Dayton, OH 45459 90%1,569$89,592$302,100$160 cheaper homes ($68K less)
Saint Paul, MN 55118 90%1,291$87,340$350,600$205 larger · younger residents
Rocky Hill, CT 06067 89%2,185$100,027$337,300$242 cheaper homes ($33K less)
Merritt Island, FL 32953 89%1,808$87,262$419,200$225 pricier homes ($49K more)
Palm Harbor, FL 34683 89%1,696$92,885$452,100$286 pricier homes ($82K more) · larger
Louisville, KY 40243 89%1,480$77,587$323,200$196 cheaper homes ($47K less) · smaller
Waukesha, WI 53188 89%1,434$92,409$348,600$237 larger · younger residents
Minneapolis, MN 55437 89%1,278$95,718$381,700$202 Very close on everything we compare
Asheville, NC 28805 88%1,635$75,151$412,500$281 pricier homes ($43K more)
Seminole, FL 33777 88%1,702$86,375$353,100$261 more homeowners
Metairie, LA 70005 88%1,231$89,194$430,200$249 pricier homes ($60K more) · older homes
Allentown, PA 18106 87%2,027$92,813$412,200$233 pricier homes ($42K more) · smaller
Tucker, GA 30084 87%1,540$81,304$360,500$204 larger · younger residents · 6 min longer commute
Longwood, FL 32750 87%1,766$86,125$383,000$234 younger residents
Sarasota, FL 34243 87%1,723$81,219$429,400$238 pricier homes ($59K more) · larger · less walkable
Willoughby, OH 44094 87%1,738$78,772$259,900$187 cheaper homes ($110K less) · larger
Hamburg, NY 14075 86%1,883$83,383$266,100$226 cheaper homes ($104K less) · larger
Tampa, FL 33618 86%1,712$84,788$415,800$236 pricier homes ($46K more) · younger residents · 6 min longer commute
Oldsmar, FL 34677 86%1,701$93,474$387,300$249 less walkable
Strongsville, OH 44136 86%1,712$94,648$293,400$181 cheaper homes ($77K less)

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.