Side-by-side
Austin vs Indianapolis
Scored for a 1-person household earning $6,700/mo gross. Green cells mark the best value in each row.
| Metric | Austin, TX75 | Indianapolis, IN65 |
|---|---|---|
| Fit score | 75 | 65 |
| Affordability | 94 | 86 |
| Housing | 58 | 67 |
| Jobs | 76 | 71 |
| Safety | 58 | 23 |
| Climate | 92 | 92 |
| Amenities | 64 | 48 |
| Est. monthly cost | $3,505 | $3,913 |
| Typical rent (household-sized) | $891 | $1,267 |
| Median home value | $512,700 | $207,000 |
| Median HH income | $91,461 | $62,995 |
| Unemployment | 3.9% | 3.7% |
| Population | 967.9K | 882K |
| Summer high / winter low | 96° / 42° | 85° / 21° |
| Sunny days / yr | 244 | 197 |