| | Independence, MO | Columbus, IN | United States |
| Overall | 88.4 | 83.1 | 100 |
| Food & Groceries | 95.0 | 94.5 | 100 |
| Health | 102.3 | 93.9 | 100 |
| Housing | 56.1 | 70.4 | 100 |
| Median Home Cost | $178,800 | $230,100 | $338,100 |
| Utilities | 10,540.0% | 9,870.0% | 10,000.0% |
| Transportation | 92.3 | 69.4 | 100 |
| Miscellaneous | 92.2 | 102.8 | 100 |
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Reviews for Independence 
10 Reviews
The ice age sent glaciers sweeping south, ending at what is the edge of the Missouri River. Independence, Missouri, has artesian water straight from this glacial melt More
I've lived here pretty much all my life, and I have to say, I'm ready to get out. I'm not sure if the crime here has just skyrocketed over recent years, or if I was just More
Independence, Missouri is just like any other fairly large, fairly old town. A city approaching 200 years old and having nearly 120,000 residents is going to have both More
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Reviews for Columbus 
16 Reviews
I grew up in Columbus Indiana and returned 38 years later after retiring. Columbus has always been a unique place to live and well above average for Indiana. However, More
Columbus is a beautiful town for young families or up and coming professionals. It has great restaurants, parks, architecture, and diverse recreation. More
Columbus is a friendly town that is welcoming to people from all backgrounds. It provides lots of amenities for young families with very close proximity to big cities More
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