Carmel, IN vs Springfield, IL
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
Springfield
79.7
#112 nationally
Carmel leads in median household income ($121,400 vs $62,419). Springfield leads in walk score (38 vs 28). Springfield leads in average commute (17.6 min vs 23.5 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Carmel, IN | Springfield, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 74.5 (#579) | 79.7 (#112) |
| Population | 104,776 | 112,544 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $580,014 | $174,630 |
| Median Household Income | $121,400 | $62,419 |
| Average Commute | 23.5 min | 17.6 min |
| Walk Score | 28 | 38 |
| Crime Level | Very Low | 24.7 |
| School Rating | 9 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 108 | 92 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+6.1 | R+5.0 |
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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C+
79.7 Score
Springfield, IL
Mid-size Illinois city with community character
Median Home
$174,630
Population
112,544
Crime
High
Walk Score
38
Midwest
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