Alexandria, LA 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.

Alexandria

76.3

#359 nationally

vs

Carmel

74.5

#579 nationally

Carmel leads in median household income ($121,400 vs $49,049). Alexandria leads in average commute (19.1 min vs 23.5 min). Alexandria leads in cost of living index (93 vs 108).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Alexandria, LA Carmel, IN
WhereAtHome Score 76.3 (#359) 74.5 (#579)
Population 43,466 104,776
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $146,607 $580,014
Median Household Income $49,049 $121,400
Average Commute 19.1 min 23.5 min
Walk Score 30 28
Crime Level 74.3 Very Low
School Rating N/A 9
Cost of Living Index 93 108
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored R+36.8 R+6.1
Alexandria, LA
C
76.3 Score

Alexandria, LA

Small Louisiana city with local appeal

Median Home

$146,607

Population

43,466

Crime

Very High

Walk Score

30

Southeast View Alexandria, LA →
Carmel, IN
C
74.5 Score

Carmel, IN

Award-winning city planning meets Midwestern charm

Median Home

$580,014

Population

104,776

Crime

Very Low

Schools

A

Midwest View Carmel, IN →

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