Independence, MO vs Lauderhill, FL
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
Lauderhill
74.8
#547 nationally
Lauderhill leads in crime level (9.1 vs 15.6). Lauderhill leads in walk score (39 vs 28). Independence leads in average commute (23.9 min vs 29.9 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Independence, MO | Lauderhill, FL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 73.6 (#702) | 74.8 (#547) |
| Population | 120,922 | 73,974 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $214,173 | $213,433 |
| Median Household Income | $57,415 | $48,523 |
| Average Commute | 23.9 min | 29.9 min |
| Walk Score | 28 | 39 |
| Crime Level | 15.6 | 9.1 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 90 | 106 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+19.3 | D+17.0 |
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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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74.8 Score
Lauderhill, FL
Florida community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$213,433
Population
73,974
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
39
Southeast
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