Side-by-side
Boston vs Indianapolis
Scored for a 1-person household earning $6,700/mo gross. Green cells mark the best value in each row.
| Metric | Boston, MA58 | Indianapolis, IN65 |
|---|---|---|
| Fit score | 58 | 65 |
| Affordability | 48 | 86 |
| Housing | 8 | 67 |
| Jobs | 50 | 71 |
| Safety | 86 | 23 |
| Climate | 85 | 92 |
| Amenities | 70 | 48 |
| Est. monthly cost | $5,216 | $3,913 |
| Typical rent (household-sized) | $2,476 | $1,267 |
| Median home value | $710,400 | $207,000 |
| Median HH income | $94,755 | $62,995 |
| Unemployment | 4.2% | 3.7% |
| Population | 664K | 882K |
| Summer high / winter low | 81° / 22° | 85° / 21° |
| Sunny days / yr | 203 | 197 |