Central, LA vs Gary, IN
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.
Gary
78.2
#190 nationally
Gary leads in walk score (32 vs 7). Central leads in median household income ($82,714 vs $36,874). Central leads in crime level (7.1 vs 13.5).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Central, LA | Gary, IN |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 29,781 | 67,652 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $0 | $88,085 |
| Median Household Income | $82,714 | $36,874 |
| Average Commute | 30.8 min | 27.4 min |
| Walk Score | 7 | 32 |
| Crime Level | 7.1 | 13.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 107 | 81 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+11.1 | D+5.6 |
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Score
Central, LA
Small Louisiana city with local appeal
Population
29,781
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
7
Median Income
$82,714
Southeast
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C+
78.2 Score
Gary, IN
Indiana community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$88,085
Population
67,652
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
32
Midwest
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