Indianapolis or Cincinnati suburbs?

Hello!

I am currently looking to move to the suburbs of Indianapolis or Cincinnati.

For Cincinnati, I am thinking about the northern Kentucky area, or areas in Hamilton County. Then, for Indianapolis, I don't really know much about the suburbs. I have heard of Carmel & Fishers in Hamilton County, but those are too expensive.

Also, I don't know about the idea of living in a master-planned town like Carmel, I feel like it doesn't have a "Soul" if that makes any sense?! 😂

But, also I want opinions about the city themselves, is there plenty of fun stuff to-do in both of them, I know Cincinnati is more dense than Indianapolis (in terms of architecture, not population), which makes it feel like a bigger city than it is.

Please give any insight/helpful info you can, thanks!