Muncie, Indiana vs. Charleston, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Charleston, Illinois is 1.0% cheaper than Muncie, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $49,510 in Charleston, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Muncie, Indiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Charleston, Illinois is cheaper than Muncie, Indiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
4% cheaper in Charleston
than in Muncie, Indiana
Muncie, IN vs. Charleston, IL
Compared to Muncie, Charleston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.0% 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
  2.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  10.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.9% higher
  Commute
  22.8% lower
  Health
  19.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.8% lower