Apex, NC 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.
Apex
70.6
#1082 nationally
Carmel
74.5
#579 nationally
Carmel leads in cost of living index (108 vs 122). Carmel leads in walk score (28 vs 26). Apex leads in median household income ($129,688 vs $121,400).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Apex, NC | Carmel, IN |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 70.6 (#1082) | 74.5 (#579) |
| Population | 72,225 | 104,776 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $601,962 | $580,014 |
| Median Household Income | $129,688 | $121,400 |
| Average Commute | 23.9 min | 23.5 min |
| Walk Score | 26 | 28 |
| Crime Level | 4.7 | Very Low |
| School Rating | N/A | 9 |
| Cost of Living Index | 122 | 108 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+25.6 | R+6.1 |
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70.6 Score
Apex, NC
North Carolina community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$601,962
Population
72,225
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
26
Southeast
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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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