Carmel, IN vs Oak Park, 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

vs

Oak Park

76.3

#365 nationally

Carmel leads in median household income ($121,400 vs $61,991). Oak Park leads in walk score (45 vs 28). Oak Park leads in cost of living index (94 vs 108).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Carmel, IN Oak Park, MI
WhereAtHome Score 74.5 (#579) 76.3 (#365)
Population 104,776 29,023
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $580,014 $237,113
Median Household Income $121,400 $61,991
Average Commute 23.5 min 21.3 min
Walk Score 28 45
Crime Level Very Low 10.9
School Rating 9 N/A
Cost of Living Index 108 94
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored R+6.1 D+10.6
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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Oak Park, MI
C
76.3 Score

Oak Park, MI

Small Michigan city with local appeal

Median Home

$237,113

Population

29,023

Crime

Moderate-High

Walk Score

45

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