Moving from Indianapolis, IN, to Denver, CO

Comparing two capital cities over 1,000 miles apart

Indianapolis, the capital of Indiana, and Denver, Colorado, the “Mile-High City,” are around 1,100 miles apart. In addition to the distance, there is a significant elevation difference since Denver is one mile above sea level, and Indy is only 719 feet above sea level. 

Life in any new city means preparing for adjustments but living at a higher elevation might require extra preparation. Stay hydrated and allow yourself plenty of time to get acclimated. 

Let’s explore what else the capital city of Denver has in store. 

Enjoy a smaller city with a larger metro area

Denver’s city population, over 715,000, is just a bit smaller than Indianapolis's, which has a population of around 888,000. However, the metro area in Colorado’s capital city has almost 3 million people, which is significantly larger than the metro area in Indiana’s capital city, which has 2.1 million residents. 

Denver’s culture is unique, with a variety of arts, outdoor recreation and sports. Many residents are also interested in preservation and green energy initiatives.  

Be sure to check out these attractions: 

  • Denver Art Museum 
  • Denver Botanic Gardens 
  • Denver Performing Arts Center 
  • Empire Field at Mile High (Home to the Denver Broncos NFL team) 
  • Washington Park 

How’s the weather?

Like Indianapolis, Denver has four distinct seasons. Denver experiences cold winters and mild summers, with average annual temperatures between 18 and 89 degrees. This is similar to the yearly average temperatures in Indianapolis, which vary between 20 and 84 degrees.  

When it comes to precipitation, Denver averages less rain per year, with 17 inches, compared to 42 inches in Indy.  

Snow is a different story. Denver receives 60 inches of snow annually, while Indianapolis gets only 22 inches. 

Life in Denver

The cost of living in Denver is higher than in Indianapolis, but fortunately, average salaries are also higher, and unemployment levels are low.  

Two top employers in the area include research institutions, the University of Denver and the University of Colorado Denver. Other residents find employment in finance, health care, hospitality, and telecommunications. 

Denver public schools score high on college readiness tests, and the student-teacher ratio is low for the district's 15,000 students.

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