Muncie, Indiana gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living index of 73.3, which means the total cost of housing, food, child care, transportation, health care, taxes, and other necessities is 26.7 percent lower than the U.S. average and 12.4 percent higher than the average for Indiana.
A typical home costs $123,900, which is 63.4 percent less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 44.1 percent less expensive than the average Indiana home, at $221,600. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Muncie costs $880 per month, which is 38.5 percent more than the national average of $1,430 and 11.4 percent cheaper than the state average of $980.
To live comfortably in Muncie, Indiana, a minimum annual income of $23,760 for a family, and $28,400 for a single person is recommended.
Our cost of living indices are based on a US average of 100. An amount below 100 means Muncie is cheaper than the US average. A cost of living index above 100 means Muncie, Indiana is more expensive.
Muncie cost of living is 73.3