Carmel, IN vs New Iberia, LA

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

New Iberia

76.2

#374 nationally

Carmel leads in median household income ($121,400 vs $47,108). New Iberia leads in walk score (43 vs 28). New Iberia leads in cost of living index (89 vs 108).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Carmel, IN New Iberia, LA
WhereAtHome Score 74.5 (#579) 76.2 (#374)
Population 104,776 27,080
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $580,014 $151,501
Median Household Income $121,400 $47,108
Average Commute 23.5 min 21 min
Walk Score 28 43
Crime Level Very Low 27.7
School Rating 9 N/A
Cost of Living Index 108 89
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored R+6.1 R+34.1
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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New Iberia, LA
C
76.2 Score

New Iberia, LA

Small Louisiana city with local appeal

Median Home

$151,501

Population

27,080

Crime

Very High

Walk Score

43

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