Carmel, IN vs Frederick, MD

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

vs

Frederick

67

#1470 nationally

Frederick leads in walk score (47 vs 28). Carmel leads in median household income ($121,400 vs $89,981). Carmel leads in average commute (23.5 min vs 29.8 min).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Carmel, IN Frederick, MD
WhereAtHome Score 74.5 (#579) 67 (#1470)
Population 104,776 85,793
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $580,014 $465,790
Median Household Income $121,400 $89,981
Average Commute 23.5 min 29.8 min
Walk Score 28 47
Crime Level Very Low 11.1
School Rating 9 N/A
Cost of Living Index 108 120
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored R+6.1 D+8.8
Carmel, IN
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

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Frederick, MD
D+
67 Score

Frederick, MD

Maryland community balancing growth and livability

Median Home

$465,790

Population

85,793

Crime

Moderate-High

Walk Score

47

Northeast View Frederick, MD →

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