Independence, MO vs Jeffersonville, IN
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
73.6
#702 nationally
Jeffersonville
76
#396 nationally
Jeffersonville leads in crime level (8.8 vs 15.6). Jeffersonville leads in median household income ($67,566 vs $57,415). Independence leads in walk score (28 vs 24).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Independence, MO | Jeffersonville, IN |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 73.6 (#702) | 76 (#396) |
| Population | 120,922 | 51,235 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $214,173 | $254,325 |
| Median Household Income | $57,415 | $67,566 |
| Average Commute | 23.9 min | 20.7 min |
| Walk Score | 28 | 24 |
| Crime Level | 15.6 | 8.8 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 90 | 93 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+19.3 | R+20.4 |
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73.6 Score
Independence, MO
Mid-size Missouri city with community character
Median Home
$214,173
Population
120,922
Crime
High
Walk Score
28
Midwest
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76 Score
Jeffersonville, IN
Indiana community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$254,325
Population
51,235
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
24
Midwest
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