Side-by-side
Indianapolis vs Charlotte vs Kansas City vs Greensboro
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 | Kansas City, MO69 | Greensboro, NC62 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fit score | 65 | 67 | 69 | 62 |
| Affordability | 86 | 84 | 89 | 90 |
| Housing | 67 | 57 | 79 | 62 |
| Jobs | 71 | 75 | 84 | 57 |
| Safety | 23 | 31 | 16 | 16 |
| Climate | 92 | 100 | 96 | 100 |
| Amenities | 48 | 59 | 54 | 50 |
| Est. monthly cost | $3,913 | $4,096 | $3,819 | $3,841 |
| Typical rent (household-sized) | $1,267 | $1,538 | $1,197 | $1,213 |
| Median home value | $207,000 | $351,500 | $227,000 | $221,300 |
| Median HH income | $62,995 | $78,438 | $67,449 | $58,884 |
| Unemployment | 3.7% | 3.6% | 3.6% | 4.1% |
| Population | 882K | 886.3K | 508.2K | 298.6K |
| Summer high / winter low | 85° / 21° | 89° / 30° | 90° / 22° | 88° / 30° |
| Sunny days / yr | 197 | 223 | 230 | 225 |