Davis, CA vs Indianapolis, IN
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.
Davis
66.3
#1554 nationally
Indianapolis
73.5
#722 nationally
Indianapolis leads in cost of living index (89 vs 175). Davis leads in walk score (50 vs 31). Davis leads in median household income ($83,592 vs $54,321).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Davis, CA | Indianapolis, IN |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 66.3 (#1554) | 73.5 (#722) |
| Population | 65,832 | 887,642 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $840,166 | $232,142 |
| Median Household Income | $83,592 | $54,321 |
| Average Commute | 23 min | 24.1 min |
| Walk Score | 50 | 31 |
| Crime Level | 5.1 | Moderate-High |
| School Rating | N/A | 5.8 |
| Cost of Living Index | 175 | 89 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+36.3 | D+27.7 |
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66.3 Score
Davis, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$840,166
Population
65,832
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
50
Pacific
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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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