Muncie, Indiana vs. Tempe, Arizona

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Tempe, Arizona is 57.5% more expensive than Muncie, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $86,615 in Tempe, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in Muncie, Indiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Tempe, Arizona is more expensive than Muncie, Indiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
244% more expensive in Tempe
than in Muncie, Indiana
Muncie, IN vs. Tempe, AZ
Compared to Muncie, Tempe is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  57.5% 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
  7.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  232.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.5% higher
  Commute
  45.3% higher
  Health
  0.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.2% higher