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Towns most like Wallington, NJ 07057

Wallington: median income $85,862, home value $528,300, $392/sq ft, 29-minute commute.

TownSimilarMiles awayMedian incomeHome value$/sq ftWhat’s different
East Rutherford, NJ 07073 93%1$97,993$458,100$397 cheaper homes ($70K less)
North Arlington, NJ 07031 90%5$94,201$474,500$434 cheaper homes ($54K less)
Lodi, NJ 07644 89%2$89,305$475,000$433 cheaper homes ($53K less) · larger
New Rochelle, NY 10801 89%17$85,573$575,300$378 pricier homes ($47K more) · larger
Little Ferry, NJ 07643 88%4$85,750$429,300$384 cheaper homes ($99K less) · older residents
Lowell, MA 01852 86%190$80,906$424,300$328 cheaper homes ($104K less) · larger
Garfield, NJ 07026 86%2$79,700$475,500$381 cheaper homes ($53K less) · larger
Denver, CO 80214 86%1,625$75,575$559,100$387 pricier homes ($31K more) · larger
Hackensack, NJ 07601 85%4$84,277$393,700$388 cheaper homes ($135K less) · larger
Long Branch, NJ 07740 84%39$79,870$578,800$453 pricier homes ($51K more) · larger
Kearny, NJ 07032 83%6$79,154$459,400$364 cheaper homes ($69K less) · larger
North Bergen, NJ 07047 83%6$78,911$473,500$425 cheaper homes ($55K less) · larger
Yonkers, NY 10703 83%13$89,773$527,600$341 larger · more homeowners
Washington, DC 20018 83%202$90,639$697,000$315 pricier homes ($169K more) · larger · more homeowners
Mount Rainier, MD 20712 83%201$68,846$527,900$298 more renters
Framingham, MA 01702 82%170$82,496$583,000$340 pricier homes ($55K more) · larger
Lowell, MA 01854 82%189$72,709$412,000$330 cheaper homes ($116K less) · larger · younger residents
Cliffside Park, NJ 07010 82%7$93,452$588,200$440 pricier homes ($60K more) · larger · 6 min longer commute
Fairview, NJ 07022 82%6$63,606$511,400$389 Very close on everything we compare
White Plains, NY 10606 82%21$112,270$682,300$492 higher income ($26K more) · pricier homes ($154K more)
White Plains, NY 10601 81%22$85,859$372,900$318 cheaper homes ($155K less) · more apartments and townhomes
Miami, FL 33166 81%1,097$81,581$530,300$453 larger · more single-family homes
Inglewood, CA 90302 81%2,448$73,777$738,900$459 pricier homes ($211K more) · larger
Bayonne, NJ 07002 80%13$83,887$460,100$354 cheaper homes ($68K less) · larger
Palisades Park, NJ 07650 80%6$94,743$719,600$511 pricier homes ($191K more) · 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.

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