| Measure | CarmelIndiana, United States Remove Carmel |
|---|---|
| Scores (out of 10) | |
| Overall score | 5.7 |
| Connector Score | 7.8 |
| Safety | 9.0 |
| Affordability | 4.0 |
| Transportation | 6.5 |
| Car-free friendliness | 3.5 |
| Walkability | 4.2 |
| Things to do | 5.1 |
| Food & dining | 6.9 |
| Places to stay | 5.9 |
| Nature & outdoors | 2.0 |
| Scenic value | 3.0 |
| Family friendliness | 6.8 |
| Solo-traveler friendliness | 5.7 |
| Nightlife | 3.7 |
| Remote-work friendliness | 5.6 |
| Road-trip convenience | 6.5 |
| Train-trip convenience | 1.0 |
| Bus-trip convenience | 6.5 |
| Cost (per person per day, USD) | |
| Budget | $130 |
| Mid-range | $188 |
| Luxury | $325 |
| Living there | |
| Cost of living index (national = 100) | 125 |
| Typical 1-bedroom rent | $1,650 |
| Median home price | $486,800 |
| Population | 106K |
| Getting there | |
| Accessible by | Drive Bus Airport |
| Car recommended | — |
| Character | |
| Best for | — |
| Known for | Historic sites, Food scene, Shopping, Family & kids |
| When to go | Peak: Spring through fall and around the Chri… |
Scores and costs are estimates from public data and our own research; check the city pages for sources and dates.