Gary, IN vs Universal City, TX
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
Universal City
74.6
#577 nationally
Universal City leads in median household income ($71,287 vs $36,874). Universal City leads in crime level (7.1 vs 13.5). Gary leads in cost of living index (81 vs 99).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Gary, IN | Universal City, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 78.2 (#190) | 74.6 (#577) |
| Population | 67,652 | 20,028 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $88,085 | $266,030 |
| Median Household Income | $36,874 | $71,287 |
| Average Commute | 27.4 min | 28.2 min |
| Walk Score | 32 | 36 |
| Crime Level | 13.5 | 7.1 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 81 | 99 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+5.6 | D+9.8 |
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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C
74.6 Score
Universal City, TX
Small Texas city with local appeal
Median Home
$266,030
Population
20,028
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
36
Southwest
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