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Florence, KY vs Independence, KY

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Are people in Independence older or younger than people in Florence?
- The Median Age in Independence is 4.9 years younger than in Florence.

Are housing costs cheaper in Independence or Florence?
- Independence housing costs are 16.8% more expensive than Florence housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Independence or Florence?
- The average commute for residents of Independence is 6.5 minutes longer than it is for residents of Florence.

Things to do in Florence?
Florence KY sits northeast Cincinnati famous for its numerous riverside attractions like Waterside Golf Course & Boone Links Country Club coupled with several entertainment centers plus two major shopping malls called Crestview Hills Mall & Turfway Park Place mall.

Things to do in Independence?
Independence KY lies border Ohio straight south Cincinnati spanning two counties offering both modern amenities vintage charm rural towns nearby surrounding hills contain plenty gorgeous redbud trees making them easy recognize when driving scenic roads area

 Florence, KYIndependence, KYUnited States
 Population  Unlock28,256329,725,481
 Median Income$64,718  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock3438.4
 Avg. Home Price$236,400  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock4.3%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time21.34  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Florence    5 Reviews

It's a great place to live if you are a redneck. Really, when you cross over from Ohio it's like going to another country. I grew up here and spent my formative  More

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Over 10 years ago

Northern Kentucky is just too far north for me. Too much influence from Ohio. I'm a southern girl at heart and I'm looking to get down to the true south.  More

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Raised in Northern kentucky my entire life, I moved to San Antonio Texas last year at age 19. I am now 20, and have a soft spot for Florence... It's a suburban culture,  More

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Reviews for Independence    2 Reviews

population and cost of living here is inaccurate. Many people esp. in the Independence area are pouring here from Ohio. The median cost of homes is a generalization if  More

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Over 12 years ago

The Learning Center is a family run childcare service. We pride ourselves in working with parents to ensure the proper learning environment for their children.With a  More

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