Carmel, IN vs Park Ridge, 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

vs

Park Ridge

74.2

#621 nationally

Park Ridge leads in walk score (54 vs 28). Carmel leads in cost of living index (108 vs 136). Carmel leads in average commute (23.5 min vs 28.5 min).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Carmel, IN Park Ridge, IL
WhereAtHome Score 74.5 (#579) 74.2 (#621)
Population 104,776 37,897
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $580,014 $595,303
Median Household Income $121,400 $137,964
Average Commute 23.5 min 28.5 min
Walk Score 28 54
Crime Level Very Low 2.6
School Rating 9 N/A
Cost of Living Index 108 136
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored R+6.1 D+42.0
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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Park Ridge, IL
C
74.2 Score

Park Ridge, IL

Small Illinois city with local appeal

Median Home

$595,303

Population

37,897

Crime

Low

Walk Score

54

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