Side-by-side
Indianapolis vs Washington
Scored for a 1-person household earning $6,700/mo gross. Green cells mark the best value in each row.
| Metric | Indianapolis, IN65 | Washington, DC54 |
|---|---|---|
| Fit score | 65 | 54 |
| Affordability | 86 | 64 |
| Housing | 67 | 35 |
| Jobs | 71 | 7 |
| Safety | 23 | 51 |
| Climate | 92 | 100 |
| Amenities | 48 | 73 |
| Est. monthly cost | $3,913 | $4,691 |
| Typical rent (household-sized) | $1,267 | $2,015 |
| Median home value | $207,000 | $724,600 |
| Median HH income | $62,995 | $106,287 |
| Unemployment | 3.7% | 6.1% |
| Population | 882K | 672.1K |
| Summer high / winter low | 85° / 21° | 88° / 29° |
| Sunny days / yr | 197 | 214 |