HEAD TO HEAD
Indianapolis vs Terre Haute
Terre Haute leads Indianapolis on 4 of 5 factors — but the right pick depends on your priorities.
Indianapolis, IN
wins 1 of 5 factors
Terre Haute, IN
wins 4 of 5 factors
Match scores, side by side
| Factor | Indianapolis | Terre Haute |
|---|---|---|
| Affordable to buy | 87 | 96 ◆ |
| Affordable to rent | 74 | 96 ◆ |
| Climate comfort | 51 | 56 ◆ |
| Plenty of sunshine | 43 | 44 ◆ |
| Big-city amenities | 92 ◆ | 43 |
By the numbers
| Figure | Indianapolis | Terre Haute |
|---|---|---|
| Typical home value | $296K | $168K |
| Typical rent | $1,553/mo | $966/mo |
| Average temperature | 11°C | 11.9°C |
| Sunshine (solar) | 4 kWh/m²/day | 4.04 kWh/m²/day |
| Metro size rank | #34 | #235 |
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.