Baldwin Park, CA 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.
Baldwin Park
62.1
#1872 nationally
Carmel
74.5
#579 nationally
Baldwin Park leads in walk score (55 vs 28). Carmel leads in median household income ($121,400 vs $76,002). Carmel leads in cost of living index (108 vs 145).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Baldwin Park, CA | Carmel, IN |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 62.1 (#1872) | 74.5 (#579) |
| Population | 68,806 | 104,776 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $722,278 | $580,014 |
| Median Household Income | $76,002 | $121,400 |
| Average Commute | 30.5 min | 23.5 min |
| Walk Score | 55 | 28 |
| Crime Level | 11.1 | Very Low |
| School Rating | N/A | 9 |
| Cost of Living Index | 145 | 108 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+32.9 | R+6.1 |
D-
62.1 Score
Baldwin Park, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$722,278
Population
68,806
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
55
Pacific
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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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