Carmel, IN vs Pompano Beach, FL
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
Pompano Beach
69.7
#1177 nationally
Carmel leads in median household income ($121,400 vs $61,155). Pompano Beach leads in walk score (43 vs 28). Carmel leads in average commute (23.5 min vs 27 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Carmel, IN | Pompano Beach, FL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 74.5 (#579) | 69.7 (#1177) |
| Population | 104,776 | 113,619 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $580,014 | $354,605 |
| Median Household Income | $121,400 | $61,155 |
| Average Commute | 23.5 min | 27 min |
| Walk Score | 28 | 43 |
| Crime Level | Very Low | 6.5 |
| School Rating | 9 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 108 | 111 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+6.1 | D+17.0 |
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
View Carmel, IN →
D+
69.7 Score
Pompano Beach, FL
Mid-size Florida city with community character
Median Home
$354,605
Population
113,619
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
43
Southeast
View Pompano Beach, FL →
Try a different matchup
Swap Carmel for: