Carmel, IN vs Norton Shores, MI
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
Norton Shores
74.8
#553 nationally
Carmel leads in walk score (28 vs 15). Carmel leads in median household income ($121,400 vs $72,699). Norton Shores leads in average commute (20.4 min vs 23.5 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Carmel, IN | Norton Shores, MI |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 74.5 (#579) | 74.8 (#553) |
| Population | 104,776 | 25,005 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $580,014 | $300,428 |
| Median Household Income | $121,400 | $72,699 |
| Average Commute | 23.5 min | 20.4 min |
| Walk Score | 28 | 15 |
| Crime Level | Very Low | 5.3 |
| School Rating | 9 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 108 | 95 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+6.1 | R+1.8 |
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
74.8 Score
Norton Shores, MI
Small Michigan city with local appeal
Median Home
$300,428
Population
25,005
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
15
Midwest
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