Head to head
Indianapolis, IN vs San Antonio, TX
Indianapolis is cheaper — estimated essentials for a single person run about $234/mo less, and living comfortably there takes roughly $2,000 less in annual salary (taxes included).
| Metric | Indianapolis68 | San Antonio67 |
|---|---|---|
| Est. monthly cost (single) | $3,314 | $3,548 |
| Salary for comfort | $59,000/yr | $61,000/yr |
| Typical rent | $1,170 | $1,250 |
| Median home value | $225,000 | $240,000 |
| Median household income | $62,000 | $62,000 |
| Unemployment | 3.3% | 3.6% |
| Housing score | 84 | 73 |
| Jobs score | 59 | 55 |
| Safety score | 17 | 28 |
| Climate score | 90 | 92 |
| Amenities score | 60 | 58 |
| Population | 880K | 1.5M |
| Summer high / winter low | 85° / 21° | 96° / 42° |
Fit scores use the reference profile (single, $6,700/mo gross, default weights). Green marks the better value per row.
Indianapolis, IN
San Antonio, TX