Eden Prairie, MN 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.
Eden Prairie
74
#642 nationally
Gary
78.2
#190 nationally
Eden Prairie leads in crime level (2.0 vs 13.5). Eden Prairie leads in median household income ($129,345 vs $36,874). Gary leads in walk score (32 vs 18).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Eden Prairie, MN | Gary, IN |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 74 (#642) | 78.2 (#190) |
| Population | 62,166 | 67,652 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $508,114 | $88,085 |
| Median Household Income | $129,345 | $36,874 |
| Average Commute | 22.8 min | 27.4 min |
| Walk Score | 18 | 32 |
| Crime Level | 2.0 | 13.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 127 | 81 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+42.6 | D+5.6 |
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74 Score
Eden Prairie, MN
Minnesota community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$508,114
Population
62,166
Crime
Low
Walk Score
18
Midwest
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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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