Evansville, IN vs Muncie, IN

Muncie is moderately more affordable than Evansville, with a 9.2% lower cost of living index. Evansville scores 71 compared to 65 for Muncie, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Evansville can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Evansville is $949/month compared to $867/month in Muncie — a 10% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Muncie is more affordable at $92,000 median vs $129,100.

Median household income in Evansville is $52,251 compared to $43,395 in Muncie (+20.4%). While Evansville is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Evansville spend roughly 21.8% of their income on rent, less than the 24% in Muncie.