Alton, TX vs Carmel, IN
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.
Alton
68.8
#1277 nationally
Carmel
74.5
#579 nationally
Carmel leads in median household income ($121,400 vs $44,317). Alton leads in cost of living index (86 vs 108). Carmel leads in average commute (23.5 min vs 29.2 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Alton, TX | Carmel, IN |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 68.8 (#1277) | 74.5 (#579) |
| Population | 21,130 | 104,776 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $190,078 | $580,014 |
| Median Household Income | $44,317 | $121,400 |
| Average Commute | 29.2 min | 23.5 min |
| Walk Score | N/A | 28 |
| Crime Level | 22.9 | Very Low |
| School Rating | N/A | 9 |
| Cost of Living Index | 86 | 108 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+2.9 | R+6.1 |
Data coverage note: Alton is missing data for 1 metric that Carmel has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
D+
68.8 Score
Alton, TX
Small Texas city with local appeal
Median Home
$190,078
Population
21,130
Crime
High
Median Income
$44,317
Southwest
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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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