Carmel, IN vs Hobbs, NM

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

vs

Hobbs

75.4

#463 nationally

Carmel leads in median household income ($121,400 vs $63,804). Hobbs leads in walk score (39 vs 28). Hobbs leads in cost of living index (93 vs 108).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Carmel, IN Hobbs, NM
WhereAtHome Score 74.5 (#579) 75.4 (#463)
Population 104,776 39,386
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $580,014 $216,854
Median Household Income $121,400 $63,804
Average Commute 23.5 min 24 min
Walk Score 28 39
Crime Level Very Low 21.7
School Rating 9 N/A
Cost of Living Index 108 93
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored R+6.1 R+61.6
Carmel, IN
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

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Hobbs, NM
C
75.4 Score

Hobbs, NM

Small New Mexico city with local appeal

Median Home

$216,854

Population

39,386

Crime

High

Walk Score

39

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