Bryant, AR 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.
Bryant
77.3
#252 nationally
Carmel
74.5
#579 nationally
Carmel leads in walk score (28 vs 16). Carmel leads in median household income ($121,400 vs $76,282). Bryant leads in cost of living index (94 vs 108).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Bryant, AR | Carmel, IN |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 77.3 (#252) | 74.5 (#579) |
| Population | 21,877 | 104,776 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $256,029 | $580,014 |
| Median Household Income | $76,282 | $121,400 |
| Average Commute | 24.2 min | 23.5 min |
| Walk Score | 16 | 28 |
| Crime Level | 4.8 | Very Low |
| School Rating | N/A | 9 |
| Cost of Living Index | 94 | 108 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+40.1 | R+6.1 |
C+
77.3 Score
Bryant, AR
Small Arkansas city with local appeal
Median Home
$256,029
Population
21,877
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
16
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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