Gary, IN vs Laurel, 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

Laurel

66.4

#1547 nationally

Laurel leads in median household income ($92,035 vs $36,874). Laurel leads in walk score (53 vs 32). Gary leads in cost of living index (81 vs 125).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Gary, IN Laurel, MD
WhereAtHome Score 78.2 (#190) 66.4 (#1547)
Population 67,652 29,400
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $88,085 $478,130
Median Household Income $36,874 $92,035
Average Commute 27.4 min 33.5 min
Walk Score 32 53
Crime Level 13.5 10.8
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 81 125
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored D+5.6 D+13.9
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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Laurel, MD
D
66.4 Score

Laurel, MD

Small Maryland city with local appeal

Median Home

$478,130

Population

29,400

Crime

Moderate-High

Walk Score

53

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