Carmel, IN vs Morton Grove, IL
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
Morton Grove
76.9
#299 nationally
Morton Grove leads in walk score (60 vs 28). Carmel leads in average commute (23.5 min vs 29.4 min). Carmel leads in median household income ($121,400 vs $102,940).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Carmel, IN | Morton Grove, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 74.5 (#579) | 76.9 (#299) |
| Population | 104,776 | 24,131 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $580,014 | $454,132 |
| Median Household Income | $121,400 | $102,940 |
| Average Commute | 23.5 min | 29.4 min |
| Walk Score | 28 | 60 |
| Crime Level | Very Low | 1.3 |
| School Rating | 9 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 108 | 126 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+6.1 | D+42.0 |
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
76.9 Score
Morton Grove, IL
Small Illinois city with local appeal
Median Home
$454,132
Population
24,131
Crime
Very Low
Walk Score
60
Midwest
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