Calhoun, GA vs Independence, MO

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.

Calhoun

70.6

#1084 nationally

vs

Independence

73.6

#702 nationally

Calhoun leads in crime level (9.3 vs 15.6). Calhoun leads in average commute (20.2 min vs 23.9 min). Independence leads in cost of living index (90 vs 95).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Calhoun, GA Independence, MO
WhereAtHome Score 70.6 (#1084) 73.6 (#702)
Population 18,900 120,922
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $278,306 $214,173
Median Household Income $54,927 $57,415
Average Commute 20.2 min 23.9 min
Walk Score N/A 28
Crime Level 9.3 15.6
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 95 90
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored R+63.4 D+19.3

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