Albany, CA vs Carmel, IN

Side-by-side comparison of housing, income, commute, safety, and quality of life.

Score Snapshot

No universal winner

Scores summarize the published model. Use the objective metric differences below and your own priorities to choose.

Albany

68.2

#1329 nationally

vs

Carmel

74.5

#579 nationally

Albany leads in walk score (84 vs 28). Carmel leads in cost of living index (108 vs 207). Carmel leads in average commute (23.5 min vs 31.7 min).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Albany, CA Carmel, IN
WhereAtHome Score 68.2 (#1329) 74.5 (#579)
Population 19,097 104,776
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $1,249,885 $580,014
Median Household Income $124,469 $121,400
Average Commute 31.7 min 23.5 min
Walk Score 84 28
Crime Level 3.8 Very Low
School Rating N/A 9
Cost of Living Index 207 108
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored D+53.6 R+6.1