Charleston, West Virginia vs. Muncie, Indiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Muncie, Indiana is 11.6% cheaper than Charleston, West Virginia.

You would need a salary of $44,190 in Muncie, Indiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Charleston, West Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Muncie, Indiana is cheaper than Charleston, West Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
20% cheaper in Muncie
than in Charleston, West Virginia
Charleston, WV vs. Muncie, IN
Compared to Charleston, Muncie is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.6% 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
  8.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  19.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.1% higher
  Commute
  14.5% lower
  Health
  31.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.9% higher