Independence, MO vs Maple Heights, OH
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
Maple Heights
80.3
#83 nationally
Maple Heights leads in walk score (40 vs 28). Maple Heights leads in crime level (11.0 vs 15.6). Independence leads in median household income ($57,415 vs $49,877).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Independence, MO | Maple Heights, OH |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 73.6 (#702) | 80.3 (#83) |
| Population | 120,922 | 22,984 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $214,173 | $135,790 |
| Median Household Income | $57,415 | $49,877 |
| Average Commute | 23.9 min | 22.8 min |
| Walk Score | 28 | 40 |
| Crime Level | 15.6 | 11.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 90 | 85 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+19.3 | D+31.5 |
C
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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B-
80.3 Score
Maple Heights, OH
Small Ohio city with local appeal
Median Home
$135,790
Population
22,984
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
40
Midwest
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