Independence, KY vs Irvine, CA
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.
Independence
77
#288 nationally
Irvine
67.2
#1452 nationally
Irvine leads in walk score (44 vs 11). Independence leads in cost of living index (96 vs 178). Irvine leads in median household income ($116,519 vs $92,355).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Independence, KY | Irvine, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 77 (#288) | 67.2 (#1452) |
| Population | 29,503 | 307,670 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $331,613 | $1,517,431 |
| Median Household Income | $92,355 | $116,519 |
| Average Commute | 27.4 min | 25.8 min |
| Walk Score | 11 | 44 |
| Crime Level | 0.7 | Very Low |
| School Rating | N/A | 9.5 |
| Cost of Living Index | 96 | 178 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+21.7 | D+2.6 |
C+
77 Score
Independence, KY
Small Kentucky city with local appeal
Median Home
$331,613
Population
29,503
Crime
Very Low
Walk Score
11
Southeast
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D+
67.2 Score
Irvine, CA
Master-planned perfection in Southern California
Median Home
$1,517,431
Population
307,670
Crime
Very Low
Schools
A+
Pacific
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