| | Independence, MO | Surprise, AZ | United States |
| Overall | 88.4 | 113.0 | 100 |
| Food & Groceries | 95.0 | 97.4 | 100 |
| Health | 102.3 | 92.5 | 100 |
| Housing | 56.1 | 123.2 | 100 |
| Median Home Cost | $178,800 | $413,400 | $338,100 |
| Utilities | 10,540.0% | 10,560.0% | 10,000.0% |
| Transportation | 92.3 | 104.5 | 100 |
| Miscellaneous | 92.2 | 105.7 | 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 Surprise 
52 Reviews
I have lived in Surprise, Az. For the past 21 years. One of the best cities to live in Az. From the police department to maintaining the streets & freeways. One thing I More
I am an Arizona native - 55 years - and have lived in Surprise since 2003. I wouldn't live anywhere else! I have watched this place grow and prosper. It is very family More
The city of surprise is a beautiful place. It would not be a good place to live however. They have a young eager police force. You are taking a BIG risk driving More
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