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Towns most like Ladera Ranch, CA 92694

Ladera Ranch: median income $189,966, home value $1,127,200, $634/sq ft, 28-minute commute.

TownSimilarMiles awayMedian incomeHome value$/sq ftWhat’s different
San Diego, CA 92127 94%47$195,520$1,232,300$676 pricier homes ($105K more)
Issaquah, WA 98029 85%995$170,759$1,063,200$525 cheaper homes ($64K less) · more renters · more apartments and townhomes
Carlsbad, CA 92009 83%38$164,182$1,368,100$654 lower income ($26K less) · pricier homes ($241K more) · older residents
San Diego, CA 92131 83%54$185,256$1,189,100$659 pricier homes ($62K more) · older residents · older homes
Park City, UT 84098 82%597$174,119$1,207,200$685 pricier homes ($80K more) · smaller · older residents
Foothill Ranch, CA 92610 82%9$195,046$1,020,500$658 cheaper homes ($107K less) · smaller · older residents
San Jose, CA 95138 81%347$204,476$1,497,200$812 pricier homes ($370K more) · smaller · older homes
Anaheim, CA 92808 80%23$158,462$1,069,300$627 lower income ($32K less) · cheaper homes ($58K less) · smaller
Bothell, WA 98021 80%1,013$183,786$967,700$475 cheaper homes ($160K less) · more single-family homes
Issaquah, WA 98027 80%991$153,301$996,600$507 lower income ($37K less) · cheaper homes ($131K less) · older homes
Woodinville, WA 98072 78%1,010$175,805$1,122,200$544 older residents · older homes
Carlsbad, CA 92011 77%36$159,235$1,302,600$770 lower income ($31K less) · pricier homes ($175K more) · smaller
San Diego, CA 92129 77%50$156,321$1,109,600$659 lower income ($34K less) · older residents · older homes
San Clemente, CA 92673 77%6$182,178$1,375,700$732 pricier homes ($249K more) · older residents · more single-family homes
Brea, CA 92823 77%28$169,900$1,070,000$638 cheaper homes ($57K less) · smaller · 6 min longer commute
Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688 76%7$152,528$906,100$637 lower income ($37K less) · cheaper homes ($221K less) · older homes
Bothell, WA 98012 75%1,016$146,144$876,600$437 lower income ($44K less) · cheaper homes ($251K less) · larger
San Ramon, CA 94582 74%378$214,677$1,635,700$710 pricier homes ($509K more) · older residents · 9 min longer commute
Redmond, WA 98053 74%1,001$192,292$1,213,600$615 pricier homes ($86K more) · smaller · older residents
Oak Park, CA 91377 73%79$163,085$1,036,900$571 lower income ($27K less) · cheaper homes ($90K less) · smaller
Stevenson Ranch, CA 91381 73%81$158,504$1,058,400$410 lower income ($31K less) · cheaper homes ($69K less) · smaller
Snoqualmie, WA 98065 73%991$198,216$956,600$459 cheaper homes ($171K less) · smaller · more single-family homes
Valencia, CA 91354 72%81$156,173$856,500$428 lower income ($34K less) · cheaper homes ($271K less) · 6 min longer commute
Chula Vista, CA 91915 72%75$139,503$781,500$456 lower income ($50K less) · cheaper homes ($346K less) · 6 min longer commute
Carlsbad, CA 92010 72%32$129,926$1,103,300$639 lower income ($60K less) · smaller · older 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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