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Towns most like Bonita, CA 91902

Bonita: median income $122,524, home value $984,900, $532/sq ft, 26-minute commute.

TownSimilarMiles awayMedian incomeHome value$/sq ftWhat’s different
Escondido, CA 92029 90%30$124,726$985,500$497 Very close on everything we compare
Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91737 89%107$122,334$878,400$459 cheaper homes ($107K less) · 6 min longer commute
Arroyo Grande, CA 93420 89%262$110,553$917,900$572 cheaper homes ($67K less) · larger
Sebastopol, CA 95472 89%513$108,925$1,020,100$619 pricier homes ($35K more) · larger · older residents
Soquel, CA 95073 88%410$118,169$1,062,800$699 pricier homes ($78K more) · smaller
Kalaheo, HI 96741 88%2,694$110,873$953,200$696 cheaper homes ($32K less) · smaller
Templeton, CA 93465 87%290$129,259$870,100$579 cheaper homes ($115K less) · smaller · newer homes
Loomis, CA 95650 87%484$117,912$751,700$484 cheaper homes ($233K less) · more homeowners
Napa, CA 94558 86%496$113,269$890,500$550 cheaper homes ($94K less) · larger
Gig Harbor, WA 98335 86%1,053$128,592$791,100$401 cheaper homes ($194K less) · larger · newer homes
Alpine, CA 91901 85%19$114,167$852,000$456 cheaper homes ($133K less) · 6 min longer commute
Anaheim, CA 92807 85%93$138,741$963,200$610 larger
Nipomo, CA 93444 85%257$110,867$816,000$507 cheaper homes ($169K less) · newer homes
Santa Ynez, CA 93460 85%221$114,139$1,205,900$677 pricier homes ($221K more) · smaller
Moorpark, CA 93021 84%154$147,636$904,200$457 higher income ($25K more) · cheaper homes ($81K less) · larger
Novato, CA 94947 84%489$128,766$1,017,600$602 pricier homes ($33K more) · more walkable
Santa Rosa, CA 95405 84%510$118,299$788,000$455 cheaper homes ($197K less) · more renters · more apartments and townhomes
East Hampton, NY 11937 83%2,517$129,883$1,115,100$875 pricier homes ($130K more)
Aromas, CA 95004 83%391$130,744$877,300$600 cheaper homes ($108K less) · smaller · less walkable
Shingle Springs, CA 95682 83%469$122,436$722,800$332 cheaper homes ($262K less) · larger
Upland, CA 91784 82%108$154,349$891,600$435 higher income ($32K more) · cheaper homes ($93K less) · larger
Bonsall, CA 92003 82%44$113,216$926,700$451 cheaper homes ($58K less) · smaller
Santa Cruz, CA 95065 82%411$153,222$1,228,500$674 higher income ($31K more) · pricier homes ($244K more) · smaller
Cloverdale, CA 95425 82%540$119,092$653,200$440 cheaper homes ($332K less) · smaller · more walkable
Newcastle, CA 95658 82%487$126,581$837,700$450 cheaper homes ($147K less) · smaller · more homeowners

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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