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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 85736

Tucson: median income $51,250, home value $182,100, $214/sq ft, 35-minute commute.

TownSimilarMiles awayMedian incomeHome value$/sq ftWhat’s different
Bell, FL 32619 86%1,692$60,795$175,200$176 more single-family homes
Cottageville, SC 29435 80%1,797$58,813$168,500$215 younger residents · more single-family homes
Ocklawaha, FL 32179 80%1,761$46,512$175,900$177 larger · more single-family homes
Youngstown, FL 32466 80%1,530$60,337$179,600$186 younger residents · more single-family homes
Waynesville, GA 31566 79%1,736$60,703$153,000$167 cheaper homes ($29K less) · younger residents · more renters
Citra, FL 32113 79%1,743$63,066$167,100$148 more single-family homes
Bronson, FL 32621 79%1,711$56,630$142,700$204 cheaper homes ($39K less) · larger · younger residents
Fort White, FL 32038 78%1,701$65,753$182,500$222 larger · more single-family homes
Lawtey, FL 32058 78%1,733$65,641$190,900$162 younger residents · more single-family homes
White Springs, FL 32096 78%1,690$49,912$112,100$229 cheaper homes ($70K less) · younger residents · 7 min shorter commute
Fountain, FL 32438 78%1,533$50,000$153,700— cheaper homes ($28K less) · younger residents · 9 min longer commute
Morriston, FL 32668 78%1,722$58,299$225,000$233 pricier homes ($43K more) · 5 min shorter commute · more single-family homes
Flora Vista, NM 87415 78%387$44,095$219,100$234 pricier homes ($37K more) · smaller · 7 min shorter commute
Interlachen, FL 32148 77%1,752$45,420$112,300$175 cheaper homes ($70K less) · larger · younger residents
Bronston, KY 42518 77%1,558$54,103$156,000$194 cheaper homes ($26K less) · more single-family homes
Elmendorf, TX 78112 76%794$54,988$131,400$122 cheaper homes ($51K less) · larger
Bonneau, SC 29431 75%1,829$58,571$220,600$218 pricier homes ($39K more) · larger · 6 min longer commute
Pomona Park, FL 32181 75%1,771$47,101$100,400$161 cheaper homes ($82K less) · smaller · more single-family homes
Dorchester, SC 29437 74%1,800$61,821$172,900$171 smaller · more single-family homes
Chiefland, FL 32626 74%1,696$60,433$166,400$197 larger · 5 min shorter commute · more single-family homes
Moore Haven, FL 33471 74%1,843$39,150$112,600$157 cheaper homes ($70K less) · larger
Zephyrhills, FL 33540 74%1,760$56,387$142,800$183 cheaper homes ($39K less) · larger · older residents
Windsor, SC 29856 73%1,734$50,395$151,000$226 cheaper homes ($31K less) · younger residents · 8 min shorter commute
Branford, FL 32008 73%1,688$59,681$168,800$270 more single-family homes
Fort Mc Coy, FL 32134 73%1,758$45,760$151,600$176 cheaper homes ($31K less) · larger · 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.