Indianapolis, IN vs Murrieta, CA
Side-by-side comparison of housing, income, commute, safety, and quality of life.
Score Snapshot
No universal winner
Scores summarize the published model. Use the objective metric differences below and your own priorities to choose.
Indianapolis
73.5
#722 nationally
Murrieta
64.4
#1695 nationally
Murrieta leads in median household income ($106,925 vs $54,321). Indianapolis leads in cost of living index (89 vs 150). Indianapolis leads in average commute (24.1 min vs 35 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Indianapolis, IN | Murrieta, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 73.5 (#722) | 64.4 (#1695) |
| Population | 887,642 | 111,878 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $232,142 | $694,424 |
| Median Household Income | $54,321 | $106,925 |
| Average Commute | 24.1 min | 35 min |
| Walk Score | 31 | 28 |
| Crime Level | Moderate-High | 5.0 |
| School Rating | 5.8 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 89 | 150 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+27.7 | R+1.3 |
C
73.5 Score
Indianapolis, IN
The Crossroads of America
Median Home
$232,142
Population
887,642
Crime
Moderate-High
Schools
C+
Midwest
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D
64.4 Score
Murrieta, CA
Mid-size California city with community character
Median Home
$694,424
Population
111,878
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
28
Pacific
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