Ankeny, IA 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.
Ankeny
77.6
#226 nationally
Carmel
74.5
#579 nationally
Ankeny leads in walk score (34 vs 28). Carmel leads in median household income ($121,400 vs $101,151). Ankeny leads in average commute (21.1 min vs 23.5 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Ankeny, IA | Carmel, IN |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 77.6 (#226) | 74.5 (#579) |
| Population | 74,458 | 104,776 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $341,196 | $580,014 |
| Median Household Income | $101,151 | $121,400 |
| Average Commute | 21.1 min | 23.5 min |
| Walk Score | 34 | 28 |
| Crime Level | 4.5 | Very Low |
| School Rating | N/A | 9 |
| Cost of Living Index | 105 | 108 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+10.9 | R+6.1 |
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77.6 Score
Ankeny, IA
Iowa community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$341,196
Population
74,458
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
34
Midwest
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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
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