Side-by-side
Charlotte vs Indianapolis
Scored for a 1-person household earning $6,700/mo gross. Green cells mark the best value in each row.
| Metric | Charlotte, NC67 | Indianapolis, IN65 |
|---|---|---|
| Fit score | 67 | 65 |
| Affordability | 84 | 86 |
| Housing | 57 | 67 |
| Jobs | 75 | 71 |
| Safety | 31 | 23 |
| Climate | 100 | 92 |
| Amenities | 59 | 48 |
| Est. monthly cost | $4,096 | $3,913 |
| Typical rent (household-sized) | $1,538 | $1,267 |
| Median home value | $351,500 | $207,000 |
| Median HH income | $78,438 | $62,995 |
| Unemployment | 3.6% | 3.7% |
| Population | 886.3K | 882K |
| Summer high / winter low | 89° / 30° | 85° / 21° |
| Sunny days / yr | 223 | 197 |