Independence, MO vs Kuna, ID
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
Kuna
66.3
#1556 nationally
Kuna leads in crime level (5.3 vs 15.6). Kuna leads in median household income ($83,960 vs $57,415). Independence leads in cost of living index (90 vs 111).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Independence, MO | Kuna, ID |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 73.6 (#702) | 66.3 (#1556) |
| Population | 120,922 | 28,050 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $214,173 | $462,109 |
| Median Household Income | $57,415 | $83,960 |
| Average Commute | 23.9 min | 29 min |
| Walk Score | 28 | N/A |
| Crime Level | 15.6 | 5.3 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 90 | 111 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+19.3 | R+10.3 |
Data coverage note: Kuna is missing data for 1 metric that Independence has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
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
66.3 Score
Kuna, ID
Small Idaho city with local appeal
Median Home
$462,109
Population
28,050
Crime
Moderate-Low
Median Income
$83,960
West
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