Side-by-side
Indianapolis vs Wichita
Scored for a 1-person household earning $6,700/mo gross. Green cells mark the best value in each row.
| Metric | Indianapolis, IN65 | Wichita, KS61 |
|---|---|---|
| Fit score | 65 | 61 |
| Affordability | 86 | 93 |
| Housing | 67 | 94 |
| Jobs | 71 | 40 |
| Safety | 23 | 6 |
| Climate | 92 | 96 |
| Amenities | 48 | 40 |
| Est. monthly cost | $3,913 | $3,427 |
| Typical rent (household-sized) | $1,267 | $849 |
| Median home value | $207,000 | $179,500 |
| Median HH income | $62,995 | $63,072 |
| Unemployment | 3.7% | 4.5% |
| Population | 882K | 396.5K |
| Summer high / winter low | 85° / 21° | 92° / 22° |
| Sunny days / yr | 197 | 256 |