Indianapolis, IN vs Ontario, 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
Ontario
63.8
#1740 nationally
Indianapolis leads in cost of living index (89 vs 143). Ontario leads in walk score (48 vs 31). Ontario leads in median household income ($78,070 vs $54,321).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Indianapolis, IN | Ontario, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 73.5 (#722) | 63.8 (#1740) |
| Population | 887,642 | 182,457 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $232,142 | $671,649 |
| Median Household Income | $54,321 | $78,070 |
| Average Commute | 24.1 min | 31.3 min |
| Walk Score | 31 | 48 |
| Crime Level | Moderate-High | 7.5 |
| School Rating | 5.8 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 89 | 143 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+27.7 | R+2.1 |
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
63.8 Score
Ontario, CA
Mid-size California city with community character
Median Home
$671,649
Population
182,457
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
48
Pacific
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