Framingham, MA 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.
Framingham
64.6
#1685 nationally
Indianapolis
73.5
#722 nationally
Framingham leads in median household income ($94,909 vs $54,321). Indianapolis leads in cost of living index (89 vs 145). Framingham leads in walk score (42 vs 31).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Framingham, MA | Indianapolis, IN |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 64.6 (#1685) | 73.5 (#722) |
| Population | 71,875 | 887,642 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $671,985 | $232,142 |
| Median Household Income | $94,909 | $54,321 |
| Average Commute | 30.3 min | 24.1 min |
| Walk Score | 42 | 31 |
| Crime Level | 8.9 | Moderate-High |
| School Rating | N/A | 5.8 |
| Cost of Living Index | 145 | 89 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+39.5 | D+27.7 |
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64.6 Score
Framingham, MA
Massachusetts community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$671,985
Population
71,875
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
42
Northeast
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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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