Carmel, IN vs Tracy, 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

vs

Tracy

62.1

#1877 nationally

Carmel leads in average commute (23.5 min vs 43.5 min). Tracy leads in walk score (43 vs 28). Carmel leads in cost of living index (108 vs 155).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Carmel, IN Tracy, CA
WhereAtHome Score 74.5 (#579) 62.1 (#1877)
Population 104,776 98,010
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $580,014 $679,447
Median Household Income $121,400 $111,717
Average Commute 23.5 min 43.5 min
Walk Score 28 43
Crime Level Very Low 8.3
School Rating 9 N/A
Cost of Living Index 108 155
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored R+6.1 R+0.9