Carmel, IN vs Springfield, MA

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

vs

Springfield

69.4

#1222 nationally

Carmel leads in median household income ($121,400 vs $47,677). Springfield leads in walk score (58 vs 28). Springfield leads in average commute (21 min vs 23.5 min).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Carmel, IN Springfield, MA
WhereAtHome Score 74.5 (#579) 69.4 (#1222)
Population 104,776 153,672
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $580,014 $307,092
Median Household Income $121,400 $47,677
Average Commute 23.5 min 21 min
Walk Score 28 58
Crime Level Very Low 24.4
School Rating 9 N/A
Cost of Living Index 108 110
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored R+6.1 D+8.9
Carmel, IN
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

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Springfield, MA
D+
69.4 Score

Springfield, MA

Mid-size Massachusetts city with community character

Median Home

$307,092

Population

153,672

Crime

High

Walk Score

58

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