Carmel, IN vs Pleasant Hill, 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
Pleasant Hill
64.1
#1719 nationally
Pleasant Hill leads in walk score (54 vs 28). Carmel leads in cost of living index (108 vs 191). Carmel leads in average commute (23.5 min vs 32.3 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Carmel, IN | Pleasant Hill, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 74.5 (#579) | 64.1 (#1719) |
| Population | 104,776 | 33,802 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $580,014 | $992,042 |
| Median Household Income | $121,400 | $137,685 |
| Average Commute | 23.5 min | 32.3 min |
| Walk Score | 28 | 54 |
| Crime Level | Very Low | 6.5 |
| School Rating | 9 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 108 | 191 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+6.1 | D+38.0 |
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
64.1 Score
Pleasant Hill, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$992,042
Population
33,802
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
54
Pacific
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