| | Sylvania, OH | Indianapolis, IN | United States |
| Overall | 77.4 | 85.7 | 100 |
| Food & Groceries | 96.6 | 93.6 | 100 |
| Health | 90.6 | 100.3 | 100 |
| Housing | 85.2 | 62.7 | 100 |
| Median Home Cost | $267,100 | $221,900 | $338,100 |
| Utilities | 9,730.0% | 9,020.0% | 10,000.0% |
| Transportation | 85.4 | 90.8 | 100 |
| Miscellaneous | 103.9 | 103.1 | 100 |
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Reviews for Sylvania 
4 Reviews
Sylvania, Ohio is a suburb of Toledo, Ohio in the Northwest part of the state. The climate here is pretty decent if you are OK with a fairly long winter. Sometimes the More
If you enjoy small Midwestern towns or cities, Sylvania, Ohio, could fill the bill. It has a noteworthy school system, little-to-average traffic, and a great library. More
I've lived in Sylvania for the majority of my life. The school system is top notch and one of the few areas where the school levy always seems to pass. If you're More
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Reviews for Indianapolis 
154 Reviews
I lived in Indianapolis for over 23 years, and I really miss the laidback: easy lifestyle there. The prices of most items are lower than elsewhere in the US, including More
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
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