Carmel, IN vs Gary, 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.

Carmel

74.5

#579 nationally

vs

Gary

78.2

#190 nationally

Carmel leads in median household income ($121,400 vs $36,874). Gary leads in cost of living index (81 vs 108). Carmel leads in average commute (23.5 min vs 27.4 min).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Carmel, IN Gary, IN
WhereAtHome Score 74.5 (#579) 78.2 (#190)
Population 104,776 67,652
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $580,014 $88,085
Median Household Income $121,400 $36,874
Average Commute 23.5 min 27.4 min
Walk Score 28 32
Crime Level Very Low 13.5
School Rating 9 N/A
Cost of Living Index 108 81
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored R+6.1 D+5.6
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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Gary, IN
C+
78.2 Score

Gary, IN

Indiana community balancing growth and livability

Median Home

$88,085

Population

67,652

Crime

Moderate-High

Walk Score

32

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