Independence, MO vs Ridgeland, MS
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
Ridgeland
74.4
#603 nationally
Ridgeland leads in crime level (8.8 vs 15.6). Ridgeland leads in average commute (20.1 min vs 23.9 min). Ridgeland leads in median household income ($66,171 vs $57,415).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Independence, MO | Ridgeland, MS |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 73.6 (#702) | 74.4 (#603) |
| Population | 120,922 | 24,459 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $214,173 | $286,933 |
| Median Household Income | $57,415 | $66,171 |
| Average Commute | 23.9 min | 20.1 min |
| Walk Score | 28 | 31 |
| Crime Level | 15.6 | 8.8 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 90 | 99 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+19.3 | R+17.3 |
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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C
74.4 Score
Ridgeland, MS
Small Mississippi city with local appeal
Median Home
$286,933
Population
24,459
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
31
Southeast
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