Indianapolis city (balance) scores 114.4 on the housing index (100 = national avg) vs 132.7 in Columbus. Columbus scores 89.4 on the transportation index (100 = national avg) vs 96.3 in Indianapolis city (balance). Indianapolis city (balance) scores 103.7 on the overall cost index (100 = national avg) vs 110.5 in Columbus.

Indianapolis city (balance) has a median property tax of $1,924 vs $3,165 in Columbus (65% lower). Columbus has a vacancy rate of 8.0% compared to 10.0% in Indianapolis city (balance). Indianapolis city (balance) has a owner-occupied of 55.3% compared to 44.3% in Columbus.

Columbus has a work from home of 16.1% compared to 12.3% in Indianapolis city (balance). Indianapolis city (balance) has a poverty rate of 15.7% compared to 17.9% in Columbus. Columbus: 512,498 vs Indianapolis city (balance): 466,653 for labor force.

Columbus has a assault rate (per 1k) of 2.11 compared to 6.56 in Indianapolis city (balance). Indianapolis city (balance) has a property crime clearance of 8.6% compared to 3.6% in Columbus. Columbus has a violent crime rate (per 1k) of 4.35 compared to 8.78 in Indianapolis city (balance).

Columbus has a bachelor's degree or higher of 25.4% compared to 22.4% in Indianapolis city (balance). Columbus has a high school diploma or higher of 42.1% compared to 39.9% in Indianapolis city (balance).

Columbus has a population of 906,480, about 1x the size of Indianapolis city (balance) (882,043). Columbus skews younger with a median age of 33.0 vs 34.1.

Columbus: 4 vs Indianapolis city (balance): 3 for with emergency services. Indianapolis city (balance): 4.0 vs Columbus: 3.0 for avg cms rating (out of 5).

Columbus has a public transit of 2.1% compared to 1.4% in Indianapolis city (balance). Columbus has a work from home of 16.1% compared to 12.3% in Indianapolis city (balance). Indianapolis city (balance) has a drive alone of 73.7% compared to 70.1% in Columbus.