Independence, MO vs Vancouver, WA
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
Vancouver
63.8
#1741 nationally
Vancouver leads in walk score (41 vs 28). Independence leads in cost of living index (90 vs 127). Vancouver leads in median household income ($73,626 vs $57,415).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Independence, MO | Vancouver, WA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 73.6 (#702) | 63.8 (#1741) |
| Population | 120,922 | 196,442 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $214,173 | $508,393 |
| Median Household Income | $57,415 | $73,626 |
| Average Commute | 23.9 min | 23.9 min |
| Walk Score | 28 | 41 |
| Crime Level | 15.6 | 16.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 90 | 127 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+19.3 | D+7.0 |
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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D
63.8 Score
Vancouver, WA
Mid-size Washington city with community character
Median Home
$508,393
Population
196,442
Crime
High
Walk Score
41
Pacific
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