Independence, KY vs Opelika, AL
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
Opelika
66.9
#1489 nationally
Independence leads in crime level (0.7 vs 15.3). Independence leads in median household income ($92,355 vs $55,218). Opelika leads in walk score (18 vs 11).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Independence, KY | Opelika, AL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 77 (#288) | 66.9 (#1489) |
| Population | 29,503 | 33,572 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $331,613 | $310,676 |
| Median Household Income | $92,355 | $55,218 |
| Average Commute | 27.4 min | 20.8 min |
| Walk Score | 11 | 18 |
| Crime Level | 0.7 | 15.3 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 96 | 92 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+21.7 | R+27.8 |
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
66.9 Score
Opelika, AL
Small Alabama city with local appeal
Median Home
$310,676
Population
33,572
Crime
High
Walk Score
18
Southeast
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