Calumet City, IL 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.
Calumet City
78.4
#179 nationally
Carmel
74.5
#579 nationally
Carmel leads in median household income ($121,400 vs $56,727). Calumet City leads in walk score (55 vs 28). Carmel leads in average commute (23.5 min vs 34.8 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Calumet City, IL | Carmel, IN |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 78.4 (#179) | 74.5 (#579) |
| Population | 34,358 | 104,776 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $156,808 | $580,014 |
| Median Household Income | $56,727 | $121,400 |
| Average Commute | 34.8 min | 23.5 min |
| Walk Score | 55 | 28 |
| Crime Level | 11.2 | Very Low |
| School Rating | N/A | 9 |
| Cost of Living Index | 92 | 108 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+42.0 | R+6.1 |
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78.4 Score
Calumet City, IL
Small Illinois city with local appeal
Median Home
$156,808
Population
34,358
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
55
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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