Carmel, IN vs Roswell, NM

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

Roswell

76.1

#382 nationally

Carmel leads in median household income ($121,400 vs $48,298). Roswell leads in average commute (17.9 min vs 23.5 min). Roswell leads in cost of living index (89 vs 108).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Carmel, IN Roswell, NM
WhereAtHome Score 74.5 (#579) 76.1 (#382)
Population 104,776 47,109
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $580,014 $177,920
Median Household Income $121,400 $48,298
Average Commute 23.5 min 17.9 min
Walk Score 28 33
Crime Level Very Low 23.2
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+44.8
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

Midwest View Carmel, IN →
Roswell, NM
C
76.1 Score

Roswell, NM

Small New Mexico city with local appeal

Median Home

$177,920

Population

47,109

Crime

High

Walk Score

33

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