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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 Marysville, WA 98270

Marysville: median income $108,147, home value $579,900, $362/sq ft, 32-minute commute.

TownSimilarMiles awayMedian incomeHome value$/sq ftWhat’s different
Mira Loma, CA 91752 94%1,001$115,177$689,600$336 pricier homes ($110K more)
Ontario, CA 91761 94%998$100,578$635,000$385 pricier homes ($55K more)
Antelope, CA 95843 94%647$98,274$489,700$313 cheaper homes ($90K less)
Chino, CA 91710 93%998$103,085$686,500$445 pricier homes ($107K more)
Oakdale, CA 95361 93%714$92,963$516,000$317 cheaper homes ($64K less) · smaller
Galt, CA 95632 92%678$102,239$522,200$312 cheaper homes ($58K less) · smaller
Oregon City, OR 97045 92%189$103,573$587,700$313 Very close on everything we compare
Paso Robles, CA 93446 91%862$97,943$707,500$431 pricier homes ($128K more)
Gresham, OR 97080 91%179$96,305$502,000$269 cheaper homes ($78K less)
Yucaipa, CA 92399 90%1,005$92,440$511,200$334 cheaper homes ($69K less) · older homes
Moreno Valley, CA 92557 90%1,007$94,804$525,100$315 cheaper homes ($55K less) · younger residents
Vallejo, CA 94591 90%689$104,550$630,500$352 pricier homes ($51K more)
Vacaville, CA 95687 90%671$109,566$606,300$340 pricier homes ($26K more) · more walkable
Vacaville, CA 95688 90%669$118,186$687,100$379 pricier homes ($107K more)
Elk Grove, CA 95758 90%667$117,017$582,000$329 Very close on everything we compare
Oceanside, CA 92057 89%1,055$108,814$743,200$477 pricier homes ($163K more)
Fontana, CA 92337 89%998$107,678$573,000$389 smaller
Riverside, CA 92503 89%1,007$96,268$597,300$384 larger · older homes
Corona, CA 92882 89%1,011$104,457$690,700$435 pricier homes ($111K more) · 5 min longer commute
Lancaster, CA 93536 89%941$106,903$534,200$263 cheaper homes ($46K less) · less walkable
American Canyon, CA 94503 89%684$121,088$697,400$385 pricier homes ($118K more) · smaller
Fallbrook, CA 92028 88%1,047$111,290$842,500$426 pricier homes ($263K more)
Highland, CA 92346 88%996$85,163$499,200$331 cheaper homes ($81K less)
Hollister, CA 95023 88%777$116,314$784,100$399 pricier homes ($204K more) · 6 min longer commute
Elk Grove, CA 95624 88%667$125,332$633,300$312 pricier homes ($53K more)

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.