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Rupert, ID vs Independence, OR

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I have lived in Rupert Idaho for 5 years and Idaho for 10. Rupert is a very special place to live, with wonderful people, low living expense, lots of sunshine, Mountain  More

For a town of ~9k people the amenities are good; this is also helped by state college Western Oregon University in the neighboring city of Monmouth(all within a 3-mile  More

Independence is a small town with a friendly feel. Great place to live if you want to get away from the fast pace of a big city. After living here for eight years  More