Gary, IN vs Zachary, LA

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

Zachary

73.7

#694 nationally

Zachary leads in median household income ($88,811 vs $36,874). Zachary leads in crime level (9.1 vs 13.5). Gary leads in cost of living index (81 vs 107).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Gary, IN Zachary, LA
WhereAtHome Score 78.2 (#190) 73.7 (#694)
Population 67,652 19,968
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $88,085 $269,521
Median Household Income $36,874 $88,811
Average Commute 27.4 min 27.6 min
Walk Score 32 N/A
Crime Level 13.5 9.1
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 81 107
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored D+5.6 D+11.1

Data coverage note: Zachary is missing data for 1 metric that Gary has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.

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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Zachary, LA
C
73.7 Score

Zachary, LA

Small Louisiana city with local appeal

Median Home

$269,521

Population

19,968

Crime

Moderate

Median Income

$88,811

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