Durham, North Carolina vs. Muncie, Indiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Muncie, Indiana is 26.7% cheaper than Durham, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $44,000 in Muncie, Indiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Durham, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Muncie, Indiana is cheaper than Durham, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
68% cheaper in Muncie
than in Durham, North Carolina
Durham, NC vs. Muncie, IN
Compared to Durham, Muncie is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  26.7% 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
  8.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  62.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.3% lower
  Commute
  11.5% lower
  Health
  5.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.1% higher