| | Harrisburg, PA | Indianapolis, IN | United States |
| Overall | 89.8 | 85.7 | 100 |
| Food & Groceries | 97.2 | 93.6 | 100 |
| Health | 109.4 | 100.3 | 100 |
| Housing | 64.5 | 62.7 | 100 |
| Median Home Cost | $212,400 | $221,900 | $338,100 |
| Utilities | 10,240.0% | 9,020.0% | 10,000.0% |
| Transportation | 88.3 | 90.8 | 100 |
| Miscellaneous | 128.1 | 103.1 | 100 |
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Reviews for Harrisburg 
23 Reviews
I wouldn't recommend Harrisburg. I currently live here, but I'm moving to Lancaster in a month. The problem with Harrisburg is that many long-term residents often refer More
I moved to Harrisburg right after college and have been here for about 6 years now. This city is OK. Downtown has some nicer restaurants, but still has just as many More
Having lived here many years I've noticed that some people are very nice but most won't give you the time of day.Due to many years of "lifetime" politicians, the city is More
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Reviews for Indianapolis 
153 Reviews
No car? This city is built for cars. Not friendly to pedestrians; the lack of sidewalks is confounding.
Public transportation is limited, with a "spoke wheel" layout More
This is a response to another review, but everything I say here is true and I have been a lifelong Indy resident and feel this needs said.
The only factual part is More
Housing is overpriced unless you want to live in a **** hole with cockroaches, mold, cars broken into. There's way too many potholes. Theres a deadly shooting everyday. More
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