Muncie, Indiana vs. East Palo Alto, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in East Palo Alto, California is 158.0% more expensive than Muncie, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $193,531 in East Palo Alto, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Muncie, Indiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, East Palo Alto, California is more expensive than Muncie, Indiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
666% more expensive in East Palo Alto
than in Muncie, Indiana
Muncie, IN vs. East Palo Alto, CA
Compared to Muncie, East Palo Alto is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  158.0% higher
      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
  31.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  1,030.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.0% lower
  Commute
  85.6% higher
  Health
  26.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  23.8% higher