Carmel, IN vs Flower Mound, TX
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
Flower Mound
73.1
#785 nationally
Flower Mound leads in median household income ($154,471 vs $121,400). Carmel leads in cost of living index (108 vs 130). Carmel leads in average commute (23.5 min vs 26.7 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Carmel, IN | Flower Mound, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 74.5 (#579) | 73.1 (#785) |
| Population | 104,776 | 79,445 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $580,014 | $610,100 |
| Median Household Income | $121,400 | $154,471 |
| Average Commute | 23.5 min | 26.7 min |
| Walk Score | 28 | 26 |
| Crime Level | Very Low | 1.6 |
| School Rating | 9 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 108 | 130 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+6.1 | R+13.2 |
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
73.1 Score
Flower Mound, TX
Texas community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$610,100
Population
79,445
Crime
Low
Walk Score
26
Southwest
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