Muncie, Indiana vs. Forest City, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Forest City, Iowa is 6.6% more expensive than Muncie, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $34,592 in Forest City, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Muncie, Indiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Forest City, Iowa is more expensive than Muncie, Indiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
22% more expensive in Forest City
than in Muncie, Indiana
Muncie, IN vs. Forest City, IA
Compared to Muncie, Forest City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  6.6% higher
      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
  3.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  15.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.6% higher
  Commute
  22.3% lower
  Health
  33.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.2% lower