Indianapolis, IN vs Onalaska, WI
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
Onalaska
77.9
#210 nationally
Onalaska leads in median household income ($80,296 vs $54,321). Onalaska leads in average commute (17.6 min vs 24.1 min). Indianapolis leads in cost of living index (89 vs 102).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Indianapolis, IN | Onalaska, WI |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 73.5 (#722) | 77.9 (#210) |
| Population | 887,642 | 19,018 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $232,142 | $372,566 |
| Median Household Income | $54,321 | $80,296 |
| Average Commute | 24.1 min | 17.6 min |
| Walk Score | 31 | 28 |
| Crime Level | Moderate-High | 1.0 |
| School Rating | 5.8 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 89 | 102 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+27.7 | D+9.4 |
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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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C+
77.9 Score
Onalaska, WI
Small Wisconsin city with local appeal
Median Home
$372,566
Population
19,018
Crime
Very Low
Walk Score
28
Midwest
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