Carmel, IN vs Citrus Heights, CA
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.
Carmel
74.5
#579 nationally
Citrus Heights
65.5
#1627 nationally
Carmel leads in median household income ($121,400 vs $75,022). Citrus Heights leads in walk score (43 vs 28). Carmel leads in cost of living index (108 vs 132).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Carmel, IN | Citrus Heights, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 74.5 (#579) | 65.5 (#1627) |
| Population | 104,776 | 86,239 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $580,014 | $476,900 |
| Median Household Income | $121,400 | $75,022 |
| Average Commute | 23.5 min | 27.6 min |
| Walk Score | 28 | 43 |
| Crime Level | Very Low | 12.0 |
| School Rating | 9 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 108 | 132 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+6.1 | D+19.7 |
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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D
65.5 Score
Citrus Heights, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$476,900
Population
86,239
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
43
Pacific
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