Independence, MO vs Miamisburg, 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
Miamisburg
78
#200 nationally
Miamisburg leads in crime level (4.0 vs 15.6). Miamisburg leads in median household income ($74,711 vs $57,415). Miamisburg leads in average commute (21.4 min vs 23.9 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Independence, MO | Miamisburg, OH |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 73.6 (#702) | 78 (#200) |
| Population | 120,922 | 19,814 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $214,173 | $267,560 |
| Median Household Income | $57,415 | $74,711 |
| Average Commute | 23.9 min | 21.4 min |
| Walk Score | 28 | 27 |
| Crime Level | 15.6 | 4.0 |
| 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 | Even |
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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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78 Score
Miamisburg, OH
Small Ohio city with local appeal
Median Home
$267,560
Population
19,814
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
27
Midwest
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