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Independence, KY vs Opelika, AL

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Are people in Opelika older or younger than people in Independence?
- The Median Age in Opelika is 6.7 years older than in Independence.

Are housing costs cheaper in Opelika or Independence?
- Opelika housing costs are 9.7% less expensive than Independence housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Opelika or Independence?
- The average commute for residents of Opelika is 9.7 minutes shorter than it is for residents of Independence.

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

Things to do in Opelika?
Opelika, AL is a small city with a rich cultural history situated on the banks of the Chattahoochee River in East Alabama. Home to Auburn University and Auburn University School of Veterinary Medicine, Opelika has become known for its vibrant arts scene and historic downtown area.

 Independence, KYOpelika, ALUnited States
 Population  Unlock30,810329,725,481
 Median Income$82,846  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock40.738.4
 Avg. Home Price$276,200  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock3.8%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time27.85  Unlock26.38
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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Reviews for Opelika    1 Reviews

Over 9 years ago

Traffic is terrible...To many restaurants and banks..Nothing to do ..we need a theme park or somewhere to go and ride rides and enjoy family ..Cut out city  More

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