Brookhaven, GA 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.
Brookhaven
62.8
#1821 nationally
Carmel
74.5
#579 nationally
Carmel leads in cost of living index (108 vs 144). Carmel leads in median household income ($121,400 vs $114,570). Carmel leads in average commute (23.5 min vs 24.6 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Brookhaven, GA | Carmel, IN |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 62.8 (#1821) | 74.5 (#579) |
| Population | 57,945 | 104,776 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $753,512 | $580,014 |
| Median Household Income | $114,570 | $121,400 |
| Average Commute | 24.6 min | 23.5 min |
| Walk Score | N/A | 28 |
| Crime Level | 8.3 | Very Low |
| School Rating | N/A | 9 |
| Cost of Living Index | 144 | 108 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+64.8 | R+6.1 |
Data coverage note: Brookhaven is missing data for 1 metric that Carmel has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
D-
62.8 Score
Brookhaven, GA
Georgia community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$753,512
Population
57,945
Crime
Moderate
Median Income
$114,570
Southeast
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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
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