Independence, MO vs Terrell, TX
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
Terrell
70
#1148 nationally
Terrell leads in crime level (8.4 vs 15.6). Terrell leads in median household income ($61,513 vs $57,415). Independence leads in cost of living index (90 vs 94).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Independence, MO | Terrell, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 73.6 (#702) | 70 (#1148) |
| Population | 120,922 | 21,480 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $214,173 | $282,678 |
| Median Household Income | $57,415 | $61,513 |
| Average Commute | 23.9 min | 24.7 min |
| Walk Score | 28 | N/A |
| Crime Level | 15.6 | 8.4 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 90 | 94 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+19.3 | R+27.9 |
Data coverage note: Terrell is missing data for 1 metric that Independence has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
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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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70 Score
Terrell, TX
Small Texas city with local appeal
Median Home
$282,678
Population
21,480
Crime
Moderate
Median Income
$61,513
Southwest
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