Lake Zurich, IL vs Muncie, IN
Side-by-side comparison of housing, income, commute, safety, and quality of life.
Score Snapshot
No universal winner
Scores summarize the published model. Use the objective metric differences below and your own priorities to choose.
Lake Zurich
74
#646 nationally
Muncie
76
#399 nationally
Lake Zurich leads in crime level (1.7 vs 16.5). Lake Zurich leads in median household income ($135,211 vs $40,309). Muncie leads in average commute (17.7 min vs 29.8 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Lake Zurich, IL | Muncie, IN |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 74 (#646) | 76 (#399) |
| Population | 19,676 | 65,081 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $510,350 | $157,737 |
| Median Household Income | $135,211 | $40,309 |
| Average Commute | 29.8 min | 17.7 min |
| Walk Score | 34 | 38 |
| Crime Level | 1.7 | 16.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 123 | 81 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+20.8 | R+15.8 |
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74 Score
Lake Zurich, IL
Small Illinois city with local appeal
Median Home
$510,350
Population
19,676
Crime
Low
Walk Score
34
Midwest
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76 Score
Muncie, IN
Indiana community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$157,737
Population
65,081
Crime
High
Walk Score
38
Midwest
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