Gardena, CA 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.
Gardena
61.9
#1883 nationally
Gary
78.2
#190 nationally
Gardena leads in walk score (75 vs 32). Gardena leads in median household income ($75,443 vs $36,874). Gary leads in cost of living index (81 vs 154).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Gardena, CA | Gary, IN |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 61.9 (#1883) | 78.2 (#190) |
| Population | 58,377 | 67,652 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $792,958 | $88,085 |
| Median Household Income | $75,443 | $36,874 |
| Average Commute | 28.4 min | 27.4 min |
| Walk Score | 75 | 32 |
| Crime Level | 19.3 | 13.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 154 | 81 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+32.9 | D+5.6 |
D-
61.9 Score
Gardena, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$792,958
Population
58,377
Crime
High
Walk Score
75
Pacific
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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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