Independence, MO vs Miami Lakes, FL
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
Miami Lakes
66.8
#1500 nationally
Miami Lakes leads in crime level (2.8 vs 15.6). Miami Lakes leads in median household income ($90,339 vs $57,415). Independence leads in cost of living index (90 vs 136).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Independence, MO | Miami Lakes, FL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 73.6 (#702) | 66.8 (#1500) |
| Population | 120,922 | 31,238 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $214,173 | $654,424 |
| Median Household Income | $57,415 | $90,339 |
| Average Commute | 23.9 min | 33.2 min |
| Walk Score | 28 | 35 |
| Crime Level | 15.6 | 2.8 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 90 | 136 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+19.3 | R+11.4 |
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
66.8 Score
Miami Lakes, FL
Small Florida city with local appeal
Median Home
$654,424
Population
31,238
Crime
Low
Walk Score
35
Southeast
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