Indianapolis, IN vs Rosenberg, TX

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

vs

Rosenberg

70.9

#1048 nationally

Rosenberg leads in median household income ($66,046 vs $54,321). Indianapolis leads in average commute (24.1 min vs 28.5 min). Indianapolis leads in cost of living index (89 vs 101).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Indianapolis, IN Rosenberg, TX
WhereAtHome Score 73.5 (#722) 70.9 (#1048)
Population 887,642 41,104
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $232,142 $316,001
Median Household Income $54,321 $66,046
Average Commute 24.1 min 28.5 min
Walk Score 31 35
Crime Level Moderate-High 6.5
School Rating 5.8 N/A
Cost of Living Index 89 101
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored D+27.7 D+1.6