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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 Los Angeles, CA 90020

Los Angeles: median income $61,184, home value $847,700, $599/sq ft, 31-minute commute.

TownSimilarMiles awayMedian incomeHome value$/sq ftWhat’s different
New York, NY 10035 76%2,451$45,121$665,800$540 cheaper homes ($182K less) · 5 min longer commute
Brooklyn, NY 11206 76%2,452$61,430$839,800$993 larger · younger residents · 5 min longer commute
Alexandria, VA 22311 73%2,293$87,626$760,300$379 higher income ($26K more) · cheaper homes ($87K less) · smaller
Roxbury, MA 02119 72%2,592$48,488$688,600$459 cheaper homes ($159K less) · more homeowners
Roxbury Crossing, MA 02120 72%2,592$64,289$885,900$485 pricier homes ($38K more) · smaller · younger residents
Jersey City, NJ 07306 72%2,445$74,953$516,000$478 cheaper homes ($332K less) · 6 min longer commute · more homeowners
Seattle, WA 98104 72%958$61,460$616,000$596 cheaper homes ($232K less) · smaller · 6 min shorter commute
Jersey City, NJ 07304 70%2,445$70,986$537,200$429 cheaper homes ($311K less) · 7 min longer commute · more homeowners
Union City, NJ 07087 69%2,447$64,310$471,600$453 cheaper homes ($376K less) · larger · older homes
New York, NY 10027 68%2,450$59,587$899,600$1,112 pricier homes ($52K more) · larger · older homes
Denver, CO 80246 68%834$67,235$716,400$405 cheaper homes ($131K less) · smaller · 8 min shorter commute
Astoria, NY 11106 67%2,452$84,867$610,400$652 cheaper homes ($237K less) · 6 min longer commute · older homes
West New York, NJ 07093 66%2,448$73,174$431,500$445 cheaper homes ($416K less) · larger · more homeowners
New York, NY 10026 66%2,451$81,244$1,052,300$901 pricier homes ($205K more) · 5 min longer commute · more homeowners
Miami, FL 33130 65%2,338$61,009$517,300$536 cheaper homes ($330K less) · 6 min shorter commute · newer homes
Woodside, NY 11377 64%2,453$73,073$727,200$586 cheaper homes ($121K less) · larger · 5 min longer commute
New York, NY 10031 63%2,451$65,283$609,700$623 cheaper homes ($238K less) · larger · 7 min longer commute
New York, NY 10029 62%2,451$38,695$892,200$961 pricier homes ($45K more) · larger · older homes
New York, NY 10032 62%2,451$56,829$606,500$651 cheaper homes ($241K less) · 7 min longer commute · older homes
Tacoma, WA 98402 62%936$60,505$531,300$438 cheaper homes ($316K less) · smaller · 9 min shorter commute
Dallas, TX 75231 61%1,243$58,540$522,400$256 cheaper homes ($325K less) · 5 min shorter commute
Renton, WA 98057 60%948$68,552$648,800$376 cheaper homes ($199K less) · smaller · more homeowners
Jersey City, NJ 07307 58%2,446$83,297$582,600$567 cheaper homes ($265K less) · more homeowners · older homes
New York, NY 10002 58%2,449$48,386$827,800$1,411 larger · older residents · older homes
New York, NY 10033 58%2,451$75,040$695,000$628 cheaper homes ($153K less) · 9 min longer commute · older 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.