Gary, IN vs Rockville, MD

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

Rockville

69.9

#1160 nationally

Rockville leads in median household income ($122,470 vs $36,874). Rockville leads in crime level (4.1 vs 13.5). Gary leads in cost of living index (81 vs 157).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Gary, IN Rockville, MD
WhereAtHome Score 78.2 (#190) 69.9 (#1160)
Population 67,652 67,297
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $88,085 $615,698
Median Household Income $36,874 $122,470
Average Commute 27.4 min 31.7 min
Walk Score 32 56
Crime Level 13.5 4.1
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 81 157
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored D+5.6 D+53.3
Gary, IN
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

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Rockville, MD
D+
69.9 Score

Rockville, MD

Maryland community balancing growth and livability

Median Home

$615,698

Population

67,297

Crime

Moderate-Low

Walk Score

56

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