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Towns most like Snohomish, WA 98290

Snohomish: median income $132,973, home value $784,200, $407/sq ft, 36-minute commute.

TownSimilarMiles awayMedian incomeHome value$/sq ftWhat’s different
Santa Clarita, CA 91350 97%948$140,110$801,300$427 Very close on everything we compare
Ramona, CA 92065 97%1,063$125,285$800,100$394 Very close on everything we compare
Valley Center, CA 92082 95%1,046$126,544$833,600$416 pricier homes ($49K more) · smaller
Kent, WA 98042 93%37$127,552$658,500$339 cheaper homes ($126K less)
Fairfield, CA 94534 92%667$140,198$744,500$350 cheaper homes ($40K less)
Monroe, WA 98272 92%6$122,352$713,300$396 cheaper homes ($71K less)
Castaic, CA 91384 90%944$131,689$767,300$406 smaller · younger residents
Fallbrook, CA 92028 90%1,035$111,290$842,500$426 pricier homes ($58K more)
Corona, CA 92881 90%1,000$134,932$799,700$396 more walkable
Enumclaw, WA 98022 90%43$120,406$608,500$352 cheaper homes ($176K less) · smaller
Tacoma, WA 98422 90%44$118,604$663,800$358 cheaper homes ($120K less) · smaller
Holbrook, NY 11741 89%2,428$144,346$536,900$403 cheaper homes ($247K less) · older homes
Santa Clarita, CA 91390 89%946$151,897$878,400$388 pricier homes ($94K more) · smaller · older residents
Alpine, CA 91901 89%1,077$114,167$852,000$456 pricier homes ($68K more) · smaller
Lake Stevens, WA 98258 89%8$123,898$653,100$375 cheaper homes ($131K less) · younger residents
Corona, CA 92883 88%1,006$132,969$723,900$362 cheaper homes ($60K less) · newer homes
Bonney Lake, WA 98391 88%52$135,037$626,800$317 cheaper homes ($157K less) · newer homes
Lakeville, MA 02347 87%2,491$133,984$565,900$358 cheaper homes ($218K less) · smaller
Chino Hills, CA 91709 87%987$126,350$875,600$506 pricier homes ($91K more) · larger
Temecula, CA 92592 87%1,028$134,313$709,000$354 cheaper homes ($75K less) · larger
Moorpark, CA 93021 87%955$147,636$904,200$457 pricier homes ($120K more) · 7 min shorter commute
Hollywood, FL 33029 86%2,706$146,237$619,900$331 cheaper homes ($164K less)
Shingle Springs, CA 95682 86%641$122,436$722,800$332 cheaper homes ($61K less) · 6 min shorter commute
Maple Valley, WA 98038 86%35$152,261$776,900$377 Very close on everything we compare
Tewksbury, MA 01876 85%2,455$130,204$577,000$382 cheaper homes ($207K less) · 5 min shorter commute

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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