Burlingame, 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.
Burlingame
66.4
#1542 nationally
Carmel
74.5
#579 nationally
Burlingame leads in walk score (70 vs 28). Burlingame leads in median household income ($165,940 vs $121,400). Carmel leads in average commute (23.5 min vs 31.5 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Burlingame, CA | Carmel, IN |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 66.4 (#1542) | 74.5 (#579) |
| Population | 29,910 | 104,776 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $2,817,833 | $580,014 |
| Median Household Income | $165,940 | $121,400 |
| Average Commute | 31.5 min | 23.5 min |
| Walk Score | 70 | 28 |
| Crime Level | 5.0 | Very Low |
| School Rating | N/A | 9 |
| Cost of Living Index | N/A | 108 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+50.3 | R+6.1 |
D
66.4 Score
Burlingame, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$2,817,833
Population
29,910
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
70
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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