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Towns most like Woodland, WA 98674

Woodland: median income $94,245, home value $538,000, $285/sq ft, 28-minute commute.

TownSimilarMiles awayMedian incomeHome value$/sq ftWhat’s different
Fernley, NV 89408 92%471$89,552$366,500$259 cheaper homes ($172K less)
Sedro Woolley, WA 98284 90%181$93,006$482,500$357 cheaper homes ($56K less) · larger
Tacoma, WA 98446 90%85$101,938$487,500$285 cheaper homes ($51K less)
Rochester, WA 98579 90%64$99,411$463,400$300 cheaper homes ($75K less) · older residents
Fort Lupton, CO 80621 89%987$90,055$463,200$240 cheaper homes ($75K less) · older homes
Everson, WA 98247 89%207$88,724$564,400$356 pricier homes ($26K more) · smaller · older homes
Dover, FL 33527 88%2,519$80,464$387,000$238 cheaper homes ($151K less)
Rathdrum, ID 83858 88%305$95,380$507,600$341 cheaper homes ($30K less) · older residents
Escalon, CA 95320 88%568$82,572$521,900$306 more walkable
Galt, CA 95632 88%534$102,239$522,200$312 larger
Imperial, CA 92251 87%980$90,709$368,700$269 cheaper homes ($169K less) · larger · 7 min shorter commute
Ione, CA 95640 87%532$97,000$450,500$280 cheaper homes ($88K less) · older residents
Caldwell, ID 83607 86%333$85,399$426,700$250 cheaper homes ($111K less) · larger
Reno, NV 89506 86%457$86,396$410,700$294 cheaper homes ($127K less) · larger
Molalla, OR 97038 86%56$89,564$483,500$314 cheaper homes ($55K less) · more walkable
Chehalis, WA 98532 86%51$89,910$427,100$286 cheaper homes ($111K less) · larger · older residents
Tremonton, UT 84337 85%600$81,683$392,700$199 cheaper homes ($145K less) · 5 min shorter commute
Kingsburg, CA 93631 85%671$79,228$396,800$276 cheaper homes ($141K less)
Dixon, CA 95620 85%519$103,054$619,800$339 pricier homes ($82K more) · more walkable
Marysville, WA 98271 85%152$95,654$538,400$380 larger · more walkable
Rifle, CO 81650 84%874$81,025$418,200$310 cheaper homes ($120K less) · more apartments and townhomes
Cottonwood, CA 96022 84%384$89,338$366,700$261 cheaper homes ($171K less) · older residents
Tacoma, WA 98445 84%85$92,520$444,800$282 cheaper homes ($93K less) · larger · 5 min longer commute
Yelm, WA 98597 84%69$92,219$447,600$272 cheaper homes ($90K less) · larger · 9 min longer commute
Wasilla, AK 99654 84%1,516$97,544$363,300$254 cheaper homes ($175K less) · larger · 6 min longer 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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