Side-by-side
Houston vs Indianapolis
Scored for a 1-person household earning $6,700/mo gross. Green cells mark the best value in each row.
| Metric | Houston, TX59 | Indianapolis, IN66 |
|---|---|---|
| Fit score | 59 | 66 |
| Affordability | 90 | 90 |
| Housing | 53 | 69 |
| Jobs | 46 | 74 |
| Safety | 4 | 23 |
| Climate | 98 | 89 |
| Amenities | 69 | 48 |
| Est. monthly cost | $3,993 | $3,753 |
| Typical rent (household-sized) | $1,323 | $1,267 |
| Median home value | $253,400 | $207,000 |
| Median HH income | $62,894 | $62,995 |
| Unemployment | 4.5% | 3.3% |
| Population | 2.3M | 882K |
| Summer high / winter low | 93° / 44° | 84° / 19° |
| Sunny days / yr | 235 | 197 |