Muncie, IL Cost of Living


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Muncie cost of living score
70.6
Less expensive
29.4% lower
than the US average
24.7% lower
than the Illinois average
Muncie, Illinois gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 70.6, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 29.4% lower than the U.S. average and 24.7% higher than the average for Illinois.

Muncie, IL

Housing costs in Muncie?
A typical home costs $92,800, which is 72.6% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 61.6% less expensive than the average Illinois home, at $241,700. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Muncie costs $950 per month, which is 33.6% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 32.6% cheaper than the state average of $1,260.

Can I afford Muncie?
To live comfortably in Muncie, Illinois, a minimum annual income of $17,640 for a family, and $28,800 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Muncie?
Muncie, IL is an affordable place to live, with its cost of living at nearly 11% below the national average. Housing costs are especially low; the median home price is only about $80,000, and the median rent price is around $900 per month. The city also has various amenities for a low cost; groceries and health care sit at 7% lower than the national average while utilities come in at 6% lower. Overall, Muncie offers an excellent quality of life without breaking the bank.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesMuncieIllinoisUnited States
  70.693.7100.0
  89.594100
  112.796.9100.0
  17.780.2100.0
  $92,800$241,700$338,100
  98.2%97.7%100.0%
  74.6106.2100.0
  98.2107.8100.0

   100=National Average

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