Carmel, IN vs High Point, NC

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

High Point

72.9

#808 nationally

Carmel leads in median household income ($121,400 vs $58,582). Carmel leads in walk score (28 vs 23). High Point leads in cost of living index (95 vs 108).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Carmel, IN High Point, NC
WhereAtHome Score 74.5 (#579) 72.9 (#808)
Population 104,776 116,926
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $580,014 $251,120
Median Household Income $121,400 $58,582
Average Commute 23.5 min 20.7 min
Walk Score 28 23
Crime Level Very Low 12.5
School Rating 9 N/A
Cost of Living Index 108 95
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored R+6.1 D+21.8
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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High Point, NC
C-
72.9 Score

High Point, NC

Mid-size North Carolina city with community character

Median Home

$251,120

Population

116,926

Crime

Moderate-High

Walk Score

23

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