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Towns most like Rocklin, CA 95677

Rocklin: median income $105,713, home value $654,200, $349/sq ft, 24-minute commute.

TownSimilarMiles awayMedian incomeHome value$/sq ftWhat’s different
Roseville, CA 95661 96%4$105,925$687,800$366 pricier homes ($34K more) · older residents
Stockton, CA 95219 94%54$112,268$581,300$270 cheaper homes ($73K less)
Roseville, CA 95678 93%3$100,554$570,600$348 cheaper homes ($84K less) · larger
West Sacramento, CA 95691 93%23$104,750$555,800$300 cheaper homes ($98K less)
Woodland, CA 95776 93%28$106,698$575,700$304 cheaper homes ($79K less)
Hillsboro, OR 97123 93%472$109,985$538,500$298 cheaper homes ($116K less) · larger
Newberg, OR 97132 93%459$96,493$522,900$310 cheaper homes ($131K less)
Everett, WA 98208 93%631$103,705$691,500$388 pricier homes ($37K more) · larger
Portland, OR 97223 92%466$106,757$600,300$312 cheaper homes ($54K less) · larger
Salem, OR 97304 92%437$98,031$499,300$260 cheaper homes ($155K less)
Ventura, CA 93004 91%332$114,012$800,900$505 pricier homes ($147K more)
Lynnwood, WA 98037 91%628$107,281$767,300$393 pricier homes ($113K more) · 5 min longer commute
Pompano Beach, FL 33071 90%2,515$106,149$576,700$294 cheaper homes ($78K less) · 6 min longer commute
Westminster, CO 80031 90%868$107,422$535,300$249 cheaper homes ($119K less)
Tualatin, OR 97062 90%462$105,407$640,300$293 Very close on everything we compare
Salem, OR 97306 90%430$101,753$463,100$267 cheaper homes ($191K less)
Everett, WA 98203 90%634$107,376$608,600$359 cheaper homes ($46K less) · older homes
Olympia, WA 98501 90%574$97,198$529,300$299 cheaper homes ($125K less) · larger
Chandler, AZ 85226 89%643$114,817$483,800$303 cheaper homes ($170K less)
Gilbert, AZ 85233 89%647$111,160$513,000$290 cheaper homes ($141K less)
Reno, NV 89523 89%88$99,061$607,300$352 cheaper homes ($47K less)
Santa Maria, CA 93455 89%277$110,661$610,300$416 cheaper homes ($44K less) · larger
Fresno, CA 93711 89%155$104,176$494,200$250 cheaper homes ($160K less)
Canby, OR 97013 89%453$101,832$562,300$317 cheaper homes ($92K less)
Happy Valley, OR 97086 89%465$102,359$697,400$285 pricier homes ($43K 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.

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