What is a pro or con of living in Washington, District of Columbiacompared to Muncie, Indiana?

Median Home Cost is 420% more expensive in Washington.

What salary do I need to live in Washington, District of Columbia copmared to Muncie, Indiana?

A salary of $50,000 in Muncie, Indiana should increase to $105,315 in Washington, District of Columbia (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

MUNCIE vs. WASHINGTON
Cost of Living Comparison

Muncie, Indiana vs. Washington, District of Columbia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Washington, District of Columbia is 110.6% more expensive than Muncie, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $105,315 in Washington, District of Columbia to maintain the standard of living you have in Muncie, Indiana.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Washington, District of Columbia is more expensive than Muncie, Indiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
420% more expensive in Washington
than in Muncie, Indiana

Muncie, IN vs. Washington, DC

Compared to Muncie, Washington is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

110.6% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

25.4% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

545.6% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

16.7% higher

Commute

81.9% higher

Health

2.7% higher

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

8.0% higher

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Muncie, Indiana vs. Washington, District of Columbia

Cost of Living Comparison

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Muncie, IN vs. Washington, DC

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