Cost of Living Calculator - Effingham, Illinois vs Muncie, Indiana


The cost of living in Muncie, Indiana is 9.9% cheaper than Effingham, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $45,026 in Muncie, Indiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Effingham, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Muncie, Indiana is cheaper than Effingham, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
37% cheaper in Muncie
than in Effingham, Illinois
Effingham, IL vs Muncie, IN
Compared to Effingham, Muncie is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  9.9% 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
  4.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  37.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.2% lower
  Commute
  29.8% higher
  Health
  26.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.1% lower

The premier source for comprehensive city data for over 30 years.

© Best Places. All rights reserved.