Gary, IN vs Kingston, NY
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
Kingston leads in walk score (54 vs 32). Kingston leads in median household income ($62,071 vs $36,874). Kingston leads in crime level (9.6 vs 13.5).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Gary, IN | Kingston, NY |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 67,652 | 23,777 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $88,085 | $0 |
| Median Household Income | $36,874 | $62,071 |
| Average Commute | 27.4 min | 22.9 min |
| Walk Score | 32 | 54 |
| Crime Level | 13.5 | 9.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 81 | 108 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+5.6 | D+18.7 |
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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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Score
Kingston, NY
Small New York city with local appeal
Population
23,777
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
54
Median Income
$62,071
Northeast
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