Carlsbad, NM vs Middletown, OH
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
Middletown
71.2
#1009 nationally
Carlsbad leads in median household income ($77,209 vs $50,457). Middletown leads in crime level (10.1 vs 14.4). Carlsbad leads in average commute (20.7 min vs 23.4 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Carlsbad, NM | Middletown, OH |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 76.4 (#345) | 71.2 (#1009) |
| Population | 31,499 | 51,478 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $254,019 | $263,542 |
| Median Household Income | $77,209 | $50,457 |
| Average Commute | 20.7 min | 23.4 min |
| Walk Score | 33 | 33 |
| Crime Level | 14.4 | 10.1 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 96 | 88 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+55.9 | R+26.3 |
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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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71.2 Score
Middletown, OH
Ohio community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$263,542
Population
51,478
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
33
Midwest
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