Carmel, IN vs Cottonwood Heights, UT
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.
Carmel
74.5
#579 nationally
Cottonwood Heights
70.2
#1124 nationally
Cottonwood Heights leads in walk score (41 vs 28). Carmel leads in cost of living index (108 vs 130). Carmel leads in median household income ($121,400 vs $110,197).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Carmel, IN | Cottonwood Heights, UT |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 74.5 (#579) | 70.2 (#1124) |
| Population | 104,776 | 32,204 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $580,014 | $785,258 |
| Median Household Income | $121,400 | $110,197 |
| Average Commute | 23.5 min | 22.4 min |
| Walk Score | 28 | 41 |
| Crime Level | Very Low | 2.4 |
| School Rating | 9 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 108 | 130 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+6.1 | D+10.2 |
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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C-
70.2 Score
Cottonwood Heights, UT
Small Utah city with local appeal
Median Home
$785,258
Population
32,204
Crime
Low
Walk Score
41
West
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