Which City in Indiana Should You Live In?

You enjoy a mix of personal activities such as reading and games, but also the city-feel of crowds, lots of shops, and tons of nightlife, that's why you belong in Indianapolis, the capital city and most populous city in Indiana! You will never become bored with the variety of community events, sports events, shopping, and incredible food that the city has to offer. This is among the 25 largest cities in the country, and will meet your needs for livability. Add to that the presence of one of the largest municipal parks in the U.S., the stunning Eagle Creek Park, and you've got a new dream city to call home!

You love art, books, and music, that's why you need to be in Bloomington, the academic town with its heart in the arts! The city boasts itself as home to several world-renowned musicians, record labels, and independent publishing companies as well as having top-notch academic credentials stemming from Indiana University Bloomington, so your need for stimulating activity will always be a few steps away. You enjoy nature, and the city is called a Tree City for a reason! It's a title it's held for more than thirty years and its commitment to alternative and 'green' lifestyles makes it a city to watch in the changing climate.

You want to be successful and financially sound to free your mind of the stress of overworking, that's why you belong in South Bend, named the economic and cultural hub of Indiana! South Bend is the fourth largest city in the state, and has a good economy and it also known as the being in the 'Ten Best Cities for Cheapskates' so it is super-livable. Your love of animals will be satisfied at the state's oldest zoo, where you are likely to find a new friend among its over 400 animals, and that is worth moving anywhere for! If that doesn't sway you, then the city's proximity to famous University of Notre Dame should interest you, with its great affect on the culture and economy of the area.

You like a quieter pace of life with the conveniences of a larger town, that's why you would find a good match in the mid-size city of Gary, it is still in the top 10 largest cities in the state but less big than its counterparts. It's a city with a 'town' feel, and inhabitants enjoy sharing an edge with Lake Michigan, one of the beautiful Great Lakes. The city also has a growing history of film and television production occurring in its limits - with scenes from one of the Transformers movies being filmed there. Besides the media notability, the city also boasts almost two dozen historic places on the National Register!

For you it's all about quality of life and having everything you need within reach, that's why you belong in Fort Wayne, northeastern Indiana's cultural hub with over a dozen museums and several other cultural sites and sports franchise. The city is very close to both the Ohio and Michigan borders, making it a central starting point for some great road trips so when your occasional wanderlust kicks in (and you know it will!), there is always a good destination nearby. Now consider that Fort Wayne has won an All-America City Award three times over as well as an Outstanding Achievement City Livability Award by the U.S. Conference of Mayors, and you see why it's such a good candidate for your next move!

You love books, learning, and work that expands your mind, so you need to be in the academic town of Lafayette, home to nationally and globally high ranking Purdue University. Being just a stone's throw from Chicago invites you to enjoy a quieter life when you choose and a busier, big-city-vibe when you feel like it, so you will be able to balance your introverted side with the desire to meet and socialize with others. Since you are interested in academics and education, you could surely find a job with Purdue, the area's largest employer, although there is a fair amount of private industry to seek employment with as well if you ever want to give your intellect a rest.