Carmel, IN vs Lawrence, MA

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

Lawrence

66.9

#1488 nationally

Lawrence leads in walk score (72 vs 28). Carmel leads in median household income ($121,400 vs $53,977). Carmel leads in cost of living index (108 vs 125).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Carmel, IN Lawrence, MA
WhereAtHome Score 74.5 (#579) 66.9 (#1488)
Population 104,776 88,172
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $580,014 $519,043
Median Household Income $121,400 $53,977
Average Commute 23.5 min 22.6 min
Walk Score 28 72
Crime Level Very Low 12.0
School Rating 9 N/A
Cost of Living Index 108 125
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored R+6.1 D+20.3
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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Lawrence, MA
D
66.9 Score

Lawrence, MA

Massachusetts community balancing growth and livability

Median Home

$519,043

Population

88,172

Crime

Moderate-High

Walk Score

72

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