Doppeltown

Towns like Otaru, Japan

Otaru has a warm-summer continental climate (Köppen Dfb), with Jul highs around 76°F and Jan lows near 22°F, and about 32 inches of rain and snow a year. The landscape: on the water, flat land, lush and green. A typical home costs about $344k (estimate).

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Otaru's closest doppeltowns in the US

1. South Portland, ME73% match

   TempsSummer afternoons about the same, winter nights 6°F colder.

   Rain & snow48% more rain and snow (47 in vs 32 in), spread through the year, snowy winters (3 months below freezing).

   ScenerySame lush and green look from above, both flat, both on the water.

   Climate 68 · Scenery 81 · Typical home $373k, about the same price

2. South Yarmouth, MA62% match

   TempsSummer afternoons about the same, winter nights 2°F milder.

   Rain & snow49% more rain and snow (48 in vs 32 in), spread through the year, some winter snow.

   ScenerySame lush and green look from above, both flat, both on the water.

   Climate 51 · Scenery 80 · Typical home $448k, 30% pricier

3. Waterford, CT61% match

   TempsSummer afternoons about the same, winter nights about the same.

   Rain & snow45% more rain and snow (47 in vs 32 in), spread through the year, snowy winters (1 month below freezing).

   ScenerySame lush and green look from above, both flat, both on the water.

   Climate 50 · Scenery 76 · Typical home $278k, 19% cheaper than Otaru

4. Hampton Bays, NY60% match

   TempsSummer afternoons 2°F hotter, winter nights about the same.

   Rain & snow46% more rain and snow (47 in vs 32 in), spread through the year, snowy winters (2 months below freezing).

   ScenerySame lush and green look from above, both flat, both on the water.

   Climate 48 · Scenery 79 · Typical home $625k, 82% pricier

5. Milton, MA60% match

   TempsSummer afternoons 2°F hotter, winter nights 3°F colder.

   Rain & snow67% more rain and snow (53 in vs 32 in), spread through the year, snowy winters (3 months below freezing).

   SceneryForested where Otaru is lush and green, both flat, both on the water.

   Climate 64 · Scenery 55 · Typical home $729k, 112% pricier

6. Newport, RI60% match

   TempsSummer afternoons about the same, winter nights 3°F milder.

   Rain & snow51% more rain and snow (48 in vs 32 in), spread through the year, some winter snow.

   ScenerySame lush and green look from above, both flat, both on the water.

   Climate 50 · Scenery 75 · Typical home $609k, 77% pricier

Doppeltowns abroad

• Old Orchard Beach, ME (74% match)
• Halifax, Canada (72% match)
• Steuben, ME (72% match)

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