Carmel, Indiana vs. Muncie, Indiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Muncie, Indiana is 37.6% cheaper than Carmel, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $31,223 in Muncie, Indiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Carmel, Indiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Muncie, Indiana is cheaper than Carmel, Indiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
74% cheaper in Muncie
than in Carmel, Indiana
Carmel, IN vs. Muncie, IN
Compared to Carmel, Muncie is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  37.6% 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
  10.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  75.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.1% higher
  Commute
  17.8% lower
  Health
  6.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.2% lower