Muncie, Indiana vs. Indianapolis, Indiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Indianapolis, Indiana is 18.7% more expensive than Muncie, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $59,371 in Indianapolis, Indiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Muncie, Indiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Indianapolis, Indiana is more expensive than Muncie, Indiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
79% more expensive in Indianapolis
than in Muncie, Indiana
Muncie, IN vs. Indianapolis, IN
Compared to Muncie, Indianapolis is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.7% 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
  2.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  66.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.7% lower
  Commute
  22.0% higher
  Health
  7.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.1% higher