Carmel, IN vs Omaha, NE

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

Omaha

74.7

#567 nationally

Carmel leads in median household income ($121,400 vs $65,562). Omaha leads in walk score (43 vs 28). Carmel leads in school rating (9 vs 7.4).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Carmel, IN Omaha, NE
WhereAtHome Score 74.5 (#579) 74.7 (#567)
Population 104,776 492,374
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $580,014 $299,344
Median Household Income $121,400 $65,562
Average Commute 23.5 min 20.4 min
Walk Score 28 43
Crime Level Very Low Moderate
School Rating 9 7.4
Cost of Living Index 108 91
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored R+6.1 D+10.2
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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Omaha, NE
C
74.7 Score

Omaha, NE

Warren Buffett's hometown with heartland values

Median Home

$299,344

Population

492,374

Crime

Moderate

Schools

B+

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