Carmel, IN vs Macon, GA
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
Macon
72
#937 nationally
Carmel leads in median household income ($121,400 vs $48,897). Macon leads in average commute (21.7 min vs 23.5 min). Macon leads in walk score (30 vs 28).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Carmel, IN | Macon, GA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 74.5 (#579) | 72 (#937) |
| Population | 104,776 | 156,512 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $580,014 | $174,257 |
| Median Household Income | $121,400 | $48,897 |
| Average Commute | 23.5 min | 21.7 min |
| Walk Score | 28 | 30 |
| Crime Level | Very Low | N/A |
| School Rating | 9 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 108 | N/A |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+6.1 | D+22.4 |
Data coverage note: Macon is missing data for 1 metric that Carmel has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
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
Midwest
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C-
72 Score
Macon, GA
Mid-size Georgia city with community character
Median Home
$174,257
Population
156,512
Walk Score
30
Median Income
$48,897
Southeast
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