Carmel, IN vs Lynn, 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

Lynn

62.7

#1833 nationally

Lynn leads in walk score (70 vs 28). Carmel leads in median household income ($121,400 vs $70,046). Carmel leads in average commute (23.5 min vs 31.3 min).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Carmel, IN Lynn, MA
WhereAtHome Score 74.5 (#579) 62.7 (#1833)
Population 104,776 101,241
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $580,014 $590,160
Median Household Income $121,400 $70,046
Average Commute 23.5 min 31.3 min
Walk Score 28 70
Crime Level Very Low 15.7
School Rating 9 N/A
Cost of Living Index 108 134
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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Lynn, MA
D-
62.7 Score

Lynn, MA

Mid-size Massachusetts city with community character

Median Home

$590,160

Population

101,241

Crime

High

Walk Score

70

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