| | Stillwater, OK | Independence, KS | United States |
| Overall | 80.9 | 67.1 | 100 |
| Food & Groceries | 97.9 | 90.3 | 100 |
| Health | 128.5 | 99.9 | 100 |
| Housing | 62.6 | 21.7 | 100 |
| Median Home Cost | $209,600 | $90,200 | $338,100 |
| Utilities | 9,850.0% | 10,750.0% | 10,000.0% |
| Transportation | 67.5 | 65.0 | 100 |
| Miscellaneous | 97.8 | 87.3 | 100 |
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Reviews for Stillwater 
8 Reviews
Let me introduce my self. My parents are from Cuba, I was born in St. Charles, MO. Although I have not lived in Oklahoma yet, one of my best friends live in Stillwater. More
Crime in Stillwater is very low -- only 1-2 murders per year max. Property crime is also low except around the OSU campus where students take things from each other. More
Stillwater is a great small college town that is home to Oklahoma State More
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Reviews for Independence 
3 Reviews
I did not and would not move here by choice,Uncle Sam moved me here temporarily. Crime rate is low but there is no economy. Walmart is the biggest employer and the only More
Did not move here by choice and would not live here by More
The schools in independence are adequate but nothing special. I beleive the taxes are too high and that the schools are not seening enough of the tax money to keep them More
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