| | Erie, PA | Independence, KS | United States |
| Overall | 80.8 | 67.1 | 100 |
| Food & Groceries | 93.9 | 90.3 | 100 |
| Health | 90.3 | 99.9 | 100 |
| Housing | 48.4 | 21.7 | 100 |
| Median Home Cost | $159,600 | $90,200 | $338,100 |
| Utilities | 9,520.0% | 10,750.0% | 10,000.0% |
| Transportation | 82.6 | 65.0 | 100 |
| Miscellaneous | 112.2 | 87.3 | 100 |
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Erie is a hidden gem with something for everyone. Presque isle state park draws about as many visitors as Yellowstone and more than My. Rushmore. Outdoors are covered More
I've lived in Erie for 13 years.
PROS:
- Presque Isle
- Shopping options on Peach Street
- Great fishing
- The Otters and SeaWolves
- Decent food scene
- 3 More
I've lived in numerous cities and towns around the country and traveled to countless others. Erie, PA remains, surprisingly, my favorite place to live, work and play. More
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Reviews for Independence 
3 Reviews
I did not and would not move here by choice,Uncle Sam moved me here temporarily. Crime rate is low but there is no economy. Walmart is the biggest employer and the only More
Did not move here by choice and would not live here by More
The schools in independence are adequate but nothing special. I beleive the taxes are too high and that the schools are not seening enough of the tax money to keep them More
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