Independence, MO vs North Ridgeville, OH
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
North Ridgeville
73.8
#676 nationally
North Ridgeville leads in crime level (5.6 vs 15.6). Independence leads in walk score (28 vs 16). North Ridgeville leads in median household income ($89,466 vs $57,415).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Independence, MO | North Ridgeville, OH |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 73.6 (#702) | 73.8 (#676) |
| Population | 120,922 | 37,058 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $214,173 | $339,948 |
| Median Household Income | $57,415 | $89,466 |
| Average Commute | 23.9 min | 24.8 min |
| Walk Score | 28 | 16 |
| Crime Level | 15.6 | 5.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 90 | 99 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+19.3 | R+5.7 |
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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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73.8 Score
North Ridgeville, OH
Small Ohio city with local appeal
Median Home
$339,948
Population
37,058
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
16
Midwest
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