Muncie, Indiana vs. Hammond, Indiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Hammond, Indiana is 13.8% more expensive than Muncie, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $56,923 in Hammond, Indiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Muncie, Indiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Hammond, Indiana is more expensive than Muncie, Indiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
20% more expensive in Hammond
than in Muncie, Indiana
Muncie, IN vs. Hammond, IN
Compared to Muncie, Hammond is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.8% 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
  1.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  12.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.0% higher
  Commute
  24.3% higher
  Health
  0.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.6% higher