Buckeye, AZ 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.
Buckeye
69.6
#1182 nationally
Carmel
74.5
#579 nationally
Carmel leads in walk score (28 vs 14). Carmel leads in average commute (23.5 min vs 32.5 min). Carmel leads in median household income ($121,400 vs $94,188).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Buckeye, AZ | Carmel, IN |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 69.6 (#1182) | 74.5 (#579) |
| Population | 108,909 | 104,776 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $394,709 | $580,014 |
| Median Household Income | $94,188 | $121,400 |
| Average Commute | 32.5 min | 23.5 min |
| Walk Score | 14 | 28 |
| Crime Level | 4.6 | Very Low |
| School Rating | N/A | 9 |
| Cost of Living Index | 113 | 108 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+3.5 | R+6.1 |
D+
69.6 Score
Buckeye, AZ
Mid-size Arizona city with community character
Median Home
$394,709
Population
108,909
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
14
Southwest
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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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