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

vs

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