Carol Stream, Illinois vs. Muncie, Indiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Muncie, Indiana is 31.1% cheaper than Carol Stream, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $34,441 in Muncie, Indiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Carol Stream, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Muncie, Indiana is cheaper than Carol Stream, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
60% cheaper in Muncie
than in Carol Stream, Illinois
Carol_Stream, IL vs. Muncie, IN
Compared to Carol_Stream, Muncie is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  31.1% lower
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  6.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  65.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.1% lower
  Commute
  38.4% lower
  Health
  1.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.3% lower