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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 Sheridan, CA 95681

Sheridan: median income $95,978, home value $494,400, $412/sq ft, 23-minute commute.

TownSimilarMiles awayMedian incomeHome value$/sq ftWhat’s different
Russia, OH 45363 83%1,955$95,268$316,900— cheaper homes ($178K less) · older residents
Corinne, UT 84307 82%517$80,441$402,400— cheaper homes ($92K less) · 6 min longer commute
Frenchtown, MT 59834 81%661$94,406$449,500$307 cheaper homes ($45K less) · larger · older residents
Coalville, UT 84017 80%547$95,900$620,500$364 pricier homes ($126K more) · larger · older residents
Lake Norden, SD 57248 79%1,298$96,364$293,200$702 cheaper homes ($201K less)
Congerville, IL 61729 78%1,702$101,172$259,100— cheaper homes ($235K less)
Weston, ID 83286 78%536$92,500$359,000$290 cheaper homes ($135K less) · 8 min longer commute
Clear Brook, VA 22624 77%2,297$104,375$438,200$229 cheaper homes ($56K less) · larger
Hildale, UT 84784 77%477$78,523$379,200— cheaper homes ($115K less) · 8 min shorter commute
Touchet, WA 99360 77%509$93,036$454,500$263 cheaper homes ($40K less) · older residents · more apartments and townhomes
Bradford, RI 02808 76%2,588$106,681$388,300$328 cheaper homes ($106K less) · larger · older residents
Hillpoint, WI 53937 76%1,641$87,292$318,200$434 cheaper homes ($176K less) · 7 min longer commute
Lewiston, UT 84320 76%539$103,810$380,200$213 cheaper homes ($114K less) · larger
Primm Springs, TN 38476 75%1,874$83,654$574,000$433 pricier homes ($80K more) · 7 min longer commute · newer homes
Fort Loramie, OH 45845 75%1,955$95,078$306,300— cheaper homes ($188K less) · larger · 5 min shorter commute
Humboldt, SD 57035 75%1,296$99,565$326,500— cheaper homes ($168K less) · older residents · more homeowners
Slate Hill, NY 10973 74%2,450$117,167$410,600$267 cheaper homes ($84K less) · larger · older residents
Lolo, MT 59847 74%650$86,620$449,600$342 cheaper homes ($45K less) · larger · older residents
Scotts Mills, OR 97375 74%419$110,758$612,900$380 pricier homes ($119K more) · 12 min longer commute
Hayden, CO 81639 73%756$110,404$443,600$354 cheaper homes ($51K less) · larger · older residents
Greenleaf, ID 83626 73%399$69,531$353,900$410 lower income ($26K less) · cheaper homes ($141K less) · larger
Oakley, UT 84055 73%550$126,071$677,000$377 higher income ($30K more) · pricier homes ($183K more) · more homeowners
Rindge, NH 03461 72%2,554$102,679$415,400$281 cheaper homes ($79K less) · larger · older residents
Plainfield, NH 03781 72%2,532$109,659$426,400$270 cheaper homes ($68K less) · larger · older residents
Mount Tremper, NY 12457 72%2,453$90,667$435,700$379 cheaper homes ($59K less) · older residents · more apartments and townhomes

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.