Carmel, IN vs Westminster, MD

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

Westminster

66.3

#1565 nationally

Carmel leads in median household income ($121,400 vs $71,286). Westminster leads in walk score (38 vs 28). Carmel leads in average commute (23.5 min vs 29.7 min).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Carmel, IN Westminster, MD
WhereAtHome Score 74.5 (#579) 66.3 (#1565)
Population 104,776 20,536
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $580,014 $470,642
Median Household Income $121,400 $71,286
Average Commute 23.5 min 29.7 min
Walk Score 28 38
Crime Level Very Low 6.6
School Rating 9 N/A
Cost of Living Index 108 115
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored R+6.1 R+25.0
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

Midwest View Carmel, IN →
Westminster, MD
D
66.3 Score

Westminster, MD

Small Maryland city with local appeal

Median Home

$470,642

Population

20,536

Crime

Moderate

Walk Score

38

Northeast View Westminster, MD →

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