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, MA51 | Indianapolis, IN66 |
|---|---|---|
| Fit score | 51 | 66 |
| Affordability | 30 | 90 |
| Housing | 10 | 69 |
| Jobs | 32 | 74 |
| Safety | 86 | 23 |
| Climate | 86 | 89 |
| Amenities | 70 | 48 |
| Est. monthly cost | $6,123 | $3,753 |
| Typical rent (household-sized) | $2,476 | $1,267 |
| Median home value | $710,400 | $207,000 |
| Median HH income | $94,755 | $62,995 |
| Unemployment | 4.1% | 3.3% |
| Population | 664K | 882K |
| Summer high / winter low | 81° / 22° | 84° / 19° |
| Sunny days / yr | 203 | 197 |