Carmel, IN vs West Melbourne, FL
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
West Melbourne
72.6
#867 nationally
Carmel leads in median household income ($121,400 vs $86,398). Carmel leads in walk score (28 vs 22). Carmel leads in cost of living index (108 vs 114).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Carmel, IN | West Melbourne, FL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 74.5 (#579) | 72.6 (#867) |
| Population | 104,776 | 29,144 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $580,014 | $374,472 |
| Median Household Income | $121,400 | $86,398 |
| Average Commute | 23.5 min | 23.5 min |
| Walk Score | 28 | 22 |
| Crime Level | Very Low | 4.2 |
| School Rating | 9 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 108 | 114 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+6.1 | R+20.8 |
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-
72.6 Score
West Melbourne, FL
Small Florida city with local appeal
Median Home
$374,472
Population
29,144
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
22
Southeast
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