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Towns most like Marina, CA 93933

Marina: median income $99,826, home value $833,800, $503/sq ft, 24-minute commute.

TownSimilarMiles awayMedian incomeHome value$/sq ftWhat’s different
La Mesa, CA 91942 92%382$92,896$775,700$582 cheaper homes ($58K less) · older homes
Northridge, CA 91325 89%250$87,168$944,500$530 pricier homes ($111K more) · older homes
Redlands, CA 92373 89%318$101,271$765,700$386 cheaper homes ($68K less)
Northridge, CA 91324 88%249$99,610$906,300$523 pricier homes ($73K more) · older homes
Vista, CA 92081 88%354$105,379$838,600$519 less walkable
San Diego, CA 92111 87%375$99,644$817,700$658 larger · older homes
Tustin, CA 92780 87%303$101,017$861,700$621 pricier homes ($28K more) · larger · older homes
Rohnert Park, CA 94928 87%125$99,280$666,000$413 cheaper homes ($168K less) · larger
Renton, WA 98056 87%748$113,688$797,300$467 cheaper homes ($37K less) · 6 min longer commute
Seattle, WA 98133 87%764$93,662$770,300$459 cheaper homes ($64K less) · larger
Torrance, CA 90501 86%278$92,923$923,100$611 pricier homes ($89K more) · older homes
Escondido, CA 92025 86%364$81,106$827,900$479 larger
San Marcos, CA 92069 86%358$96,771$800,700$493 cheaper homes ($33K less) · larger · more homeowners
Mountlake Terrace, WA 98043 86%768$107,687$667,100$438 cheaper homes ($167K less) · more homeowners
Seattle, WA 98125 86%763$99,868$874,300$489 pricier homes ($41K more) · larger
Asbury Park, NJ 07712 85%2,563$96,725$616,300$447 cheaper homes ($218K less)
Arvada, CO 80002 85%930$93,362$558,500$322 cheaper homes ($275K less)
San Diego, CA 92123 85%377$132,534$865,600$626 higher income ($33K more) · pricier homes ($32K more)
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401 85%117$96,824$973,000$656 pricier homes ($139K more) · 7 min shorter commute
Tacoma, WA 98466 85%729$101,778$602,400$351 cheaper homes ($231K less)
Woburn, MA 01801 84%2,686$111,185$673,500$456 cheaper homes ($160K less) · more homeowners · older homes
Lomita, CA 90717 84%280$94,241$839,000$600 older homes
Loma Linda, CA 92354 84%314$83,847$564,400$356 cheaper homes ($269K less)
Ventura, CA 93003 84%220$103,761$816,300$535 larger · older residents · more homeowners
Fullerton, CA 92831 83%293$89,278$876,800$631 pricier homes ($43K more) · 6 min longer commute · 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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