Head to Head
Fort Wayne, IN vs Indianapolis, IN
Fort Wayne leads with a Fun Score of 55, ahead by 4 points. Across 23 individual factors, Fort Wayne wins 14 and Indianapolis wins 8, with 1 tied.
- Factor wins — Fort Wayne
- 14 of 23
- Tied
- 1
- Factor wins — Indianapolis
- 8 of 23
| Factor | Fort Wayne, IN | Indianapolis, IN |
|---|---|---|
| What lifts the score | ||
| Eats | 35 Best | 29 |
| Drinks | 39 | 41 Best |
| Coffee | 30 Best | 26 |
| Live Music | 62 Best | 45 |
| Star Power | 41 | 77 Best |
| Outdoors | 44 Best | 41 |
| Culture | 30 | 51 Best |
| Events | 67 Best | 65 |
| Sports | 72 Best | 56 |
| Unique Hangouts | 48 Best | 36 |
| City Vibe | 21 | 89 Best |
| Climate | 34 | 46 Best |
| Transit Quality | 31 | 43 Best |
| Walkability | 23 | 32 Best |
| Higher Education | 65 Best | 44 |
| Bike & Micromobility | 32 | 76 Best |
| What weighs it down (lower score = better) | ||
| Crime | 25 Best | 66 |
| Traffic | 32 Best | 65 |
| Air Quality | 58 Best | 71 |
| Disaster Risk | 20 Best | 51 |
| Weather Extremes | 36 Best | 66 |
| Economic Strain | 25 Best | 34 |
| Going-Out Cost | 8 | 8 |
Scores are 0–100 percentile ranks. For drawback factors (crime, traffic, etc.) a lower number is better — the Best badge marks whichever city has less. Full methodology →