Side-by-side
Kansas City vs Tulsa vs Indianapolis vs Minneapolis
Scored for a 1-person household earning $6,700/mo gross. Green cells mark the best value in each row.
| Metric | Kansas City, MO62 | Tulsa, OK64 | Indianapolis, IN62 | Minneapolis, MN56 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fit score | 62 | 64 | 62 | 56 |
| Affordability | 89 | 92 | 91 | 80 |
| Housing | 68 | 78 | 75 | 63 |
| Jobs | 53 | 51 | 58 | 55 |
| Safety | 16 | 14 | 10 | 9 |
| Climate | 96 | 98 | 90 | 73 |
| Amenities | 54 | 53 | 48 | 65 |
| Est. monthly cost | $3,818 | $3,586 | $3,683 | $4,162 |
| Typical rent (household-sized) | $1,227 | $1,081 | $1,199 | $1,433 |
| Median home value | $227,000 | $189,600 | $207,000 | $345,600 |
| Median HH income | $67,449 | $58,407 | $62,995 | $80,269 |
| Unemployment | 3.4% | 3.4% | 3.3% | 2.9% |
| Population | 508.2K | 412.3K | 882K | 426.8K |
| Summer high / winter low | 90° / 22° | 93° / 28° | 85° / 21° | 86° / 8° |
| Sunny days / yr | 215 | 227 | 186 | 198 |