Carlsbad, NM vs Fishers, 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.
Carlsbad
76.4
#345 nationally
Fishers
76.4
#349 nationally
Carlsbad leads in walk score (33 vs 22). Fishers leads in median household income ($115,126 vs $77,209). Carlsbad leads in average commute (20.7 min vs 24.8 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Carlsbad, NM | Fishers, IN |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 76.4 (#345) | 76.4 (#349) |
| Population | 31,499 | 103,842 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $254,019 | $449,366 |
| Median Household Income | $77,209 | $115,126 |
| Average Commute | 20.7 min | 24.8 min |
| Walk Score | 33 | 22 |
| Crime Level | 14.4 | Very Low |
| School Rating | N/A | 8.8 |
| Cost of Living Index | 96 | 101 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+55.9 | R+6.1 |
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76.4 Score
Carlsbad, NM
Small New Mexico city with local appeal
Median Home
$254,019
Population
31,499
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
33
Southwest
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76.4 Score
Fishers, IN
Young families find their perfect fit
Median Home
$449,366
Population
103,842
Crime
Very Low
Schools
A
Midwest
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