Side-by-side
Columbus vs Indianapolis
Scored for a 1-person household earning $6,700/mo gross. Green cells mark the best value in each row.
| Metric | Columbus, OH75 | Indianapolis, IN68 |
|---|---|---|
| Fit score | 75 | 68 |
| Affordability | 97 | 99 |
| Housing | 74 | 82 |
| Jobs | 56 | 59 |
| Safety | 59 | 17 |
| Climate | 91 | 90 |
| Amenities | 69 | 60 |
| Est. monthly cost | $3,428 | $3,314 |
| Typical rent (household-sized) | $1,071 | $995 |
| Median home value | $234,500 | $207,000 |
| Median HH income | $65,327 | $62,995 |
| Unemployment | 3.5% | 3.3% |
| Population | 906.5K | 882K |
| Summer high / winter low | 85° / 22° | 85° / 21° |
| Sunny days / yr | 178 | 186 |