Indianapolis, IN vs New Britain, CT
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
New Britain
70.7
#1073 nationally
New Britain leads in walk score (48 vs 31). Indianapolis leads in cost of living index (89 vs 104). New Britain leads in average commute (21.7 min vs 24.1 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Indianapolis, IN | New Britain, CT |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 73.5 (#722) | 70.7 (#1073) |
| Population | 887,642 | 74,080 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $232,142 | $311,746 |
| Median Household Income | $54,321 | $53,766 |
| Average Commute | 24.1 min | 21.7 min |
| Walk Score | 31 | 48 |
| Crime Level | Moderate-High | 11.5 |
| School Rating | 5.8 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 89 | 104 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+27.7 | N/A |
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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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70.7 Score
New Britain, CT
Connecticut community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$311,746
Population
74,080
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
48
Northeast
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