| | Munster, IN | Austin, TX | United States |
| Overall | 87.3 | 129.1 | 100 |
| Food & Groceries | 97.4 | 96.7 | 100 |
| Health | 93.6 | 101.6 | 100 |
| Housing | 102.5 | 189.0 | 100 |
| Median Home Cost | $327,100 | $577,400 | $338,100 |
| Utilities | 10,060.0% | 9,910.0% | 10,000.0% |
| Transportation | 96.2 | 109.9 | 100 |
| Miscellaneous | 98.4 | 105.9 | 100 |
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Reviews for Munster 
4 Reviews
Munster is a very nice place to live. With many parks, bike paths, and social outlets there is something for everyone. Access to Chicago and its many suburbs provides More
Munster has some of the best schools in the state of Indiana. Paying low property taxes compared to many other NW Indiana cities and living so close to Chicago makes More
I found what seems like a nice community to raise kids - Munster, IN
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Good place to visit. More
Austin is too expensive. Let's get that out of the way. Other than that it is a fun city. Ladybird Lake makes the city, imo. The ability to stand up paddle, kayak, walk More
The city continues to grow quickly, which a lot of people don't like. I get it, you fall in love with a city, and it's growing so fast that you don't recognize the same More
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