Here's what it costs to live in Muncie, Indiana, based on the latest US government data. Renters pay a median of $867 per month, while the typical home is valued around $92,000. Households earn a median of $43,395 per year, leaving rent at a manageable share of income for many residents. The figures below cover housing, local wages by occupation, demographics, and air quality, all drawn from the US Census Bureau, BEA, HUD, and EPA.
Median Household Income
$43,395
Annual · Census ACS
Median Gross Rent
$867
Per month · Census ACS
Median Home Value
$92,000
Census ACS
Cost of Living Index
N/A
BEA RPP · US avg = 100
Studio FMR
$803
HUD Fair Market Rent
1BR Fair Market Rent
$845
HUD FMR
2BR Fair Market Rent
$1,043
HUD FMR
3BR Fair Market Rent
$1,349
HUD FMR
HUD Fair Market Rent = 40th percentile gross rent · FY2024
State Income Tax
3.05%
Top marginal rate
State Sales Tax
7.00%
Statewide base rate (local add-ons may apply)
Source: Tax Foundation (2024)
| Occupation | Median Annual Wage |
|---|---|
| 💻Software Developer | N/A |
| 🏥Registered Nurse | N/A |
| 📚Elementary Teacher | N/A |
| ⚡Electrician | N/A |
| 📊Accountant | N/A |
Source: BLS OEWS 2023 (metro-level data)
Population
64,739
Latest estimate
Median Age
29.5 yrs
Census ACS
🌬️
AQI data not available
Source: EPA AirNow
What is the cost of living index for Muncie?
The cost of living index for Muncie is not yet available in our database.
What is the median rent in Muncie?
The median gross rent in Muncie is $867 per month according to US Census ACS data.
What is the median household income in Muncie?
The median household income in Muncie is $43,395 per year.
What is the median home value in Muncie?
The median home value in Muncie is $92,000 based on the latest Census ACS survey.
How is the air quality in Muncie?
Air quality data for Muncie is not yet available.
What are the taxes like in Muncie?
Indiana has a top state income tax rate of 3.05% and a statewide sales tax of 7.00% (local rates may add to this). Source: Tax Foundation, 2024.
Data last updated: December 1, 2024 · Sources: US Census ACS, BEA RPP, BLS OEWS, HUD FMR, EPA AirNow, Tax Foundation · Methodology