Carmel, IN vs Murrieta, CA
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
Murrieta
64.4
#1695 nationally
Carmel leads in average commute (23.5 min vs 35 min). Carmel leads in cost of living index (108 vs 150). Carmel leads in median household income ($121,400 vs $106,925).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Carmel, IN | Murrieta, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 74.5 (#579) | 64.4 (#1695) |
| Population | 104,776 | 111,878 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $580,014 | $694,424 |
| Median Household Income | $121,400 | $106,925 |
| Average Commute | 23.5 min | 35 min |
| Walk Score | 28 | 28 |
| Crime Level | Very Low | 5.0 |
| School Rating | 9 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 108 | 150 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+6.1 | R+1.3 |
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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D
64.4 Score
Murrieta, CA
Mid-size California city with community character
Median Home
$694,424
Population
111,878
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
28
Pacific
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