East Point, 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.

East Point

69.4

#1214 nationally

vs

Independence

73.6

#702 nationally

Independence leads in crime level (15.6 vs 33.0). Independence leads in average commute (23.9 min vs 30.3 min). East Point leads in walk score (31 vs 28).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric East Point, GA Independence, MO
WhereAtHome Score 69.4 (#1214) 73.6 (#702)
Population 38,115 120,922
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $234,948 $214,173
Median Household Income $59,602 $57,415
Average Commute 30.3 min 23.9 min
Walk Score 31 28
Crime Level 33.0 15.6
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 98 90
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored D+44.9 D+19.3