Alabaster, AL vs Independence, KY
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.
Alabaster
74.7
#560 nationally
Independence
77
#288 nationally
Independence leads in crime level (0.7 vs 2.7). Independence leads in average commute (27.4 min vs 32 min). Independence leads in walk score (11 vs 10).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Alabaster, AL | Independence, KY |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 74.7 (#560) | 77 (#288) |
| Population | 34,107 | 29,503 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $308,363 | $331,613 |
| Median Household Income | $89,423 | $92,355 |
| Average Commute | 32 min | 27.4 min |
| Walk Score | 10 | 11 |
| Crime Level | 2.7 | 0.7 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 98 | 96 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+40.8 | R+21.7 |
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74.7 Score
Alabaster, AL
Small Alabama city with local appeal
Median Home
$308,363
Population
34,107
Crime
Low
Walk Score
10
Southeast
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77 Score
Independence, KY
Small Kentucky city with local appeal
Median Home
$331,613
Population
29,503
Crime
Very Low
Walk Score
11
Southeast
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