Portland, Indiana vs. Muncie, Indiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Muncie, Indiana is 6.6% more expensive than Portland, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $53,279 in Muncie, Indiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Portland, Indiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Muncie, Indiana is more expensive than Portland, Indiana
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
100% more expensive in Muncie
than in Portland, Indiana
Portland, IN vs. Muncie, IN
Compared to Portland, Muncie is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  6.6% 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
  0.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  0.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.3% lower
  Commute
  36.3% higher
  Health
  0.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.6% higher