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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 Chamisal, NM 87521

Chamisal: median income $39,718, home value $218,600, 47-minute commute.

TownSimilarMiles awayMedian incomeHome value$/sq ftWhat’s different
Ethelsville, AL 35461 83%1,011$47,375$174,400— cheaper homes ($44K less) · larger
Brumley, MO 65017 83%742$39,457$165,000$78 cheaper homes ($54K less) · newer homes
Long Island, VA 24569 79%1,473$50,179$187,100$96 cheaper homes ($32K less) · older residents
Le Roy, WV 25252 78%1,336$44,763$176,400$351 cheaper homes ($42K less) · older residents · 6 min shorter commute
Wardensville, WV 26851 78%1,493$49,776$209,400$185 older residents
Florahome, FL 32140 77%1,448$35,474$151,900$198 cheaper homes ($67K less) · more apartments and townhomes · newer homes
Corning, OH 43730 77%1,307$45,313$172,900$131 cheaper homes ($46K less) · larger · 8 min shorter commute
Kennard, TX 75847 77%692$42,188$121,700$88 cheaper homes ($97K less) · newer homes
Autaugaville, AL 36003 76%1,113$42,554$145,700— cheaper homes ($73K less) · larger · younger residents
Blue Rock, OH 43720 76%1,319$52,500$207,200$61 younger residents
Stockport, OH 43787 76%1,322$45,880$153,000$128 cheaper homes ($66K less) · larger · younger residents
Moscow, OH 45153 76%1,193$57,176$226,100— larger · 6 min shorter commute
Eminence, MO 65466 76%794$40,625$226,500$216 9 min shorter commute · more renters
Grovespring, MO 65662 76%732$51,339$216,100$212 older residents
Woodland, GA 31836 75%1,226$46,771$112,000$201 cheaper homes ($107K less)
Remlap, AL 35133 75%1,093$50,313$172,100$112 cheaper homes ($47K less) · larger · more apartments and townhomes
Poland, IN 47868 75%1,048$51,409$159,500$169 cheaper homes ($59K less) · larger · newer homes
Coulterville, CA 95311 75%801$56,029$316,000$251 pricier homes ($97K more) · larger · newer homes
Three Springs, PA 17264 74%1,527$53,382$168,000$183 cheaper homes ($51K less) · larger · 7 min shorter commute
Coalmont, TN 37313 74%1,123$43,218$161,800— cheaper homes ($57K less) · younger residents · newer homes
Java, VA 24565 73%1,471$41,683$148,800— cheaper homes ($70K less) · younger residents · 8 min shorter commute
Ferguson, NC 28624 73%1,355$51,836$202,500$258 older residents
Washburn, TN 37888 73%1,232$45,669$137,400$213 cheaper homes ($81K less) · larger · 6 min shorter commute
Grand Junction, TN 38039 73%932$39,020$111,900$106 cheaper homes ($107K less) · 5 min longer commute
Ekron, KY 40117 73%1,085$58,696$196,700$167 larger · newer homes

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.