Population
123K
Cost of living
Low cost
State avg salary
$56,000
About Independence
Historic KC suburb and Truman's hometown.
As one of Missouri's key cities, Independence shares the state's low-cost profile and access to industries like logistics, agriculture, biotechnology. Explore the full Missouri guide for housing, jobs, taxes, schools, and more.
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