Independence, MO vs Rocky Mount, NC
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
Rocky Mount
74
#652 nationally
Independence leads in crime level (15.6 vs 21.0). Independence leads in walk score (28 vs 22). Independence leads in median household income ($57,415 vs $50,092).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Independence, MO | Rocky Mount, NC |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 73.6 (#702) | 74 (#652) |
| Population | 120,922 | 54,245 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $214,173 | $189,218 |
| Median Household Income | $57,415 | $50,092 |
| Average Commute | 23.9 min | 21.3 min |
| Walk Score | 28 | 22 |
| Crime Level | 15.6 | 21.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 90 | 89 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+19.3 | D+22.7 |
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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C
74 Score
Rocky Mount, NC
North Carolina community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$189,218
Population
54,245
Crime
High
Walk Score
22
Southeast
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