Northampton, Massachusetts vs. Muncie, Indiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Muncie, Indiana is 32.2% cheaper than Northampton, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $33,886 in Muncie, Indiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Northampton, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Muncie, Indiana is cheaper than Northampton, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
69% cheaper in Muncie
than in Northampton, Massachusetts
Northampton, MA vs. Muncie, IN
Compared to Northampton, Muncie is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  32.2% 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
  16.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  71.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  19.6% lower
  Commute
  13.9% lower
  Health
  3.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.5% lower