Indianapolis, IN vs Kalamazoo, MI
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
Kalamazoo
71.9
#947 nationally
Kalamazoo leads in walk score (47 vs 31). Kalamazoo leads in average commute (17.5 min vs 24.1 min). Indianapolis leads in median household income ($54,321 vs $48,649).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Indianapolis, IN | Kalamazoo, MI |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 73.5 (#722) | 71.9 (#947) |
| Population | 887,642 | 73,126 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $232,142 | $245,332 |
| Median Household Income | $54,321 | $48,649 |
| Average Commute | 24.1 min | 17.5 min |
| Walk Score | 31 | 47 |
| Crime Level | Moderate-High | 35.2 |
| School Rating | 5.8 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 89 | 88 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+27.7 | D+17.7 |
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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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71.9 Score
Kalamazoo, MI
Michigan community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$245,332
Population
73,126
Crime
Very High
Walk Score
47
Midwest
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