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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 Seattle, WA 98198

Seattle: median income $86,239, home value $589,500, $361/sq ft, 30-minute commute.

TownSimilarMiles awayMedian incomeHome value$/sq ftWhat’s different
Ontario, CA 91762 94%952$83,850$606,000$390 larger
Upland, CA 91786 94%949$92,458$641,600$435 pricier homes ($52K more)
Citrus Heights, CA 95610 94%603$83,327$485,900$319 cheaper homes ($104K less)
Rancho Cordova, CA 95670 93%609$89,484$491,100$319 cheaper homes ($98K less)
West Covina, CA 91792 92%952$94,817$696,200$489 pricier homes ($107K more)
Corona, CA 92879 92%966$92,229$616,300$410 pricier homes ($27K more)
Rohnert Park, CA 94928 92%625$99,280$666,000$413 pricier homes ($77K more)
Sacramento, CA 95826 92%613$82,127$463,300$320 cheaper homes ($126K less) · 5 min shorter commute
San Diego, CA 92139 91%1,053$95,653$630,800$507 pricier homes ($41K more)
Azusa, CA 91702 90%945$92,683$635,400$494 pricier homes ($46K more) · larger
Montclair, CA 91763 90%951$78,770$570,100$431 Very close on everything we compare
Pomona, CA 91766 90%952$81,991$599,000$432 larger
San Diego, CA 92154 90%1,060$94,901$639,200$448 pricier homes ($50K more) · larger
San Pablo, CA 94806 90%651$86,034$607,800$454 larger
Marlborough, MA 01752 89%2,466$91,968$513,100$303 cheaper homes ($76K less) · less walkable
Parlin, NJ 08859 89%2,397$99,882$445,800$372 cheaper homes ($144K less) · smaller
North Hills, CA 91343 89%931$81,430$823,700$480 pricier homes ($234K more) · larger
Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730 89%950$92,237$616,300$425 pricier homes ($27K more) · larger · newer homes
Pomona, CA 91767 89%950$79,245$599,200$462 Very close on everything we compare
Chula Vista, CA 91910 89%1,056$90,222$741,200$499 pricier homes ($152K more) · larger
Escondido, CA 92027 89%1,023$93,338$691,000$453 pricier homes ($102K more)
Riverside, CA 92505 89%964$84,906$570,200$400 5 min longer commute
Carmichael, CA 95608 89%608$86,563$599,100$331 larger · older residents
Hollywood, FL 33024 88%2,711$80,061$409,400$349 cheaper homes ($180K less) · larger
Miami, FL 33176 88%2,724$86,354$638,900$426 pricier homes ($49K more) · 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.