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