Gary, IN vs Hudson, OH

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

vs

Hudson

75.6

#436 nationally

Hudson leads in crime level (1.0 vs 13.5). Hudson leads in median household income ($160,280 vs $36,874). Gary leads in walk score (32 vs 12).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Gary, IN Hudson, OH
WhereAtHome Score 78.2 (#190) 75.6 (#436)
Population 67,652 22,968
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $88,085 $562,779
Median Household Income $36,874 $160,280
Average Commute 27.4 min 24.7 min
Walk Score 32 12
Crime Level 13.5 1.0
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 81 128
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored D+5.6 D+7.0