Muncie, Indiana vs. Poway, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Poway, California is 144.6% more expensive than Muncie, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $127,200 in Poway, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Muncie, Indiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Poway, California is more expensive than Muncie, Indiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
707% more expensive in Poway
than in Muncie, Indiana
Muncie, IN vs. Poway, CA
Compared to Muncie, Poway is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  144.6% 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
  22.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  754.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  26.7% higher
  Commute
  63.2% higher
  Health
  4.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.8% higher