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Indianapolis, IN vs Fort Wayne, IN: where should you move?

Indianapolis: Affordable, functional, sneaky-good food.
Fort Wayne: Quiet value, growing steadily.

Dimension	Indianapolis	Fort Wayne
Median home price	$297K	$262K
Effective property tax	0.84%	0.84%
Tax friendliness	7/10	7/10
Winter mildness	5/10	4/10
Summer comfort	8/10	8/10
Walkability	6/10	5/10
Outdoor access	4/10	4/10
Culture & food	6/10	5/10
Healthcare	9/10	9/10
Airport connectivity	8/10	5/10
Schools	6/10	6/10
Safety	5/10	6/10
Hazard safety (10 = lowest risk)	9/10	9/10
Growth trajectory	5/10	8/10

Pick Indianapolis if your priorities lean: Winter mildness, Walkability, Culture & food, Airport connectivity. Pick Fort Wayne if they lean: Median home price, Safety, Growth trajectory. There is no universal winner — only a winner for your weights.

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