Emporia, Kansas vs. Muncie, Indiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Muncie, Indiana is 3.0% cheaper than Emporia, Kansas.

You would need a salary of $48,507 in Muncie, Indiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Emporia, Kansas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Muncie, Indiana is cheaper than Emporia, Kansas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
10% cheaper in Muncie
than in Emporia, Kansas
Emporia, KS vs. Muncie, IN
Compared to Emporia, Muncie is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  3.0% 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
  2.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  8.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.4% lower
  Commute
  18.1% higher
  Health
  13.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.0% higher