Carmel, IN vs Winter Garden, 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
Winter Garden
69.9
#1163 nationally
Carmel leads in average commute (23.5 min vs 28.8 min). Carmel leads in median household income ($121,400 vs $101,953). Carmel leads in cost of living index (108 vs 121).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Carmel, IN | Winter Garden, FL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 74.5 (#579) | 69.9 (#1163) |
| Population | 104,776 | 47,294 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $580,014 | $570,660 |
| Median Household Income | $121,400 | $101,953 |
| Average Commute | 23.5 min | 28.8 min |
| Walk Score | 28 | 30 |
| Crime Level | Very Low | 3.2 |
| School Rating | 9 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 108 | 121 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+6.1 | D+13.6 |
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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D+
69.9 Score
Winter Garden, FL
Small Florida city with local appeal
Median Home
$570,660
Population
47,294
Crime
Low
Walk Score
30
Southeast
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