Independence, KY vs Wildomar, CA
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
77
#288 nationally
Wildomar
63.3
#1787 nationally
Independence leads in crime level (0.7 vs 2.8). Independence leads in cost of living index (96 vs 140). Independence leads in average commute (27.4 min vs 39.2 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Independence, KY | Wildomar, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 77 (#288) | 63.3 (#1787) |
| Population | 29,503 | 37,087 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $331,613 | $657,714 |
| Median Household Income | $92,355 | $89,912 |
| Average Commute | 27.4 min | 39.2 min |
| Walk Score | 11 | 15 |
| Crime Level | 0.7 | 2.8 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 96 | 140 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+21.7 | R+1.3 |
C+
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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D
63.3 Score
Wildomar, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$657,714
Population
37,087
Crime
Low
Walk Score
15
Pacific
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