Indianapolis, IN vs Olathe, KS
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
Olathe
73.9
#662 nationally
Olathe leads in median household income ($108,077 vs $54,321). Indianapolis leads in cost of living index (89 vs 106). Olathe leads in average commute (21.5 min vs 24.1 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Indianapolis, IN | Olathe, KS |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 73.5 (#722) | 73.9 (#662) |
| Population | 887,642 | 147,461 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $232,142 | $440,222 |
| Median Household Income | $54,321 | $108,077 |
| Average Commute | 24.1 min | 21.5 min |
| Walk Score | 31 | 30 |
| Crime Level | Moderate-High | 5.4 |
| School Rating | 5.8 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 89 | 106 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+27.7 | D+8.5 |
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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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73.9 Score
Olathe, KS
Mid-size Kansas city with community character
Median Home
$440,222
Population
147,461
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
30
Midwest
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