| | Indianapolis, IN | Atlanta, GA | United States |
| Overall | 85.7 | 113.3 | 100 |
| Food & Groceries | 93.6 | 98.8 | 100 |
| Health | 100.3 | 98.8 | 100 |
| Housing | 62.7 | 114.6 | 100 |
| Median Home Cost | $221,900 | $364,300 | $338,100 |
| Utilities | 9,020.0% | 10,360.0% | 10,000.0% |
| Transportation | 90.8 | 122.7 | 100 |
| Miscellaneous | 103.1 | 103.4 | 100 |
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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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Lots of traffic near the airport at all times. Adds about 1.5 hrs to a 30 min commute. Great food and culture in downtown ATL area. More
Honestly the greater Atlanta area is the best place I've ever lived. There is so much diversity, delicious food, shopping, etc. The traffic really isn't that bad if you More
I've lived just outside of Atlanta for 22 years and have spent a year deep within the hustle and bustle of the city. It's really NOT that bad. The crime really isn't More
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