Carmel, IN vs St. Charles, 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
St. Charles
73.3
#762 nationally
St. Charles leads in walk score (37 vs 28). Carmel leads in average commute (23.5 min vs 28.4 min). Carmel leads in median household income ($121,400 vs $110,346).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Carmel, IN | St. Charles, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 74.5 (#579) | 73.3 (#762) |
| Population | 104,776 | 32,654 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $580,014 | $482,151 |
| Median Household Income | $121,400 | $110,346 |
| Average Commute | 23.5 min | 28.4 min |
| Walk Score | 28 | 37 |
| Crime Level | Very Low | 2.5 |
| School Rating | 9 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 108 | 118 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+6.1 | D+9.4 |
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
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C
73.3 Score
St. Charles, IL
Small Illinois city with local appeal
Median Home
$482,151
Population
32,654
Crime
Low
Walk Score
37
Midwest
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