Carmel, IN vs Saratoga Springs, UT
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
Saratoga Springs
69.3
#1232 nationally
Carmel leads in walk score (28 vs 7). Carmel leads in average commute (23.5 min vs 28.4 min). Carmel leads in cost of living index (108 vs 129).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Carmel, IN | Saratoga Springs, UT |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 74.5 (#579) | 69.3 (#1232) |
| Population | 104,776 | 52,532 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $580,014 | $558,519 |
| Median Household Income | $121,400 | $117,005 |
| Average Commute | 23.5 min | 28.4 min |
| Walk Score | 28 | 7 |
| Crime Level | Very Low | 2.5 |
| School Rating | 9 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 108 | 129 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+6.1 | R+39.8 |
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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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D+
69.3 Score
Saratoga Springs, UT
Utah community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$558,519
Population
52,532
Crime
Low
Walk Score
7
West
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