HEAD TO HEAD
Evansville vs Indianapolis
Evansville leads Indianapolis on 4 of 5 factors — but the right pick depends on your priorities.
Evansville, IN
wins 4 of 5 factors
Indianapolis, IN
wins 1 of 5 factors
Match scores, side by side
| Factor | Evansville | Indianapolis |
|---|---|---|
| Affordable to buy | 92 ◆ | 87 |
| Affordable to rent | 91 ◆ | 74 |
| Climate comfort | 66 ◆ | 51 |
| Plenty of sunshine | 48 ◆ | 43 |
| Big-city amenities | 60 | 92 ◆ |
By the numbers
| Figure | Evansville | Indianapolis |
|---|---|---|
| Typical home value | $227K | $296K |
| Typical rent | $1,087/mo | $1,553/mo |
| Average temperature | 13.4°C | 11°C |
| Sunshine (solar) | 4.19 kWh/m²/day | 4 kWh/m²/day |
| Metro size rank | #165 | #34 |
Home & rent Zillow, May 2026 · climate & sunshine NASA POWER climatology. Scores are normalised 0–100 across all metros; higher is better. A research aid, not advice.