Muncie, IN vs Palm Desert, CA
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.
Muncie
76
#399 nationally
Palm Desert
66
#1595 nationally
Palm Desert leads in median household income ($75,691 vs $40,309). Palm Desert leads in crime level (8.9 vs 16.5). Muncie leads in cost of living index (81 vs 136).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Muncie, IN | Palm Desert, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 76 (#399) | 66 (#1595) |
| Population | 65,081 | 51,951 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $157,737 | $544,379 |
| Median Household Income | $40,309 | $75,691 |
| Average Commute | 17.7 min | 22.4 min |
| Walk Score | 38 | 28 |
| Crime Level | 16.5 | 8.9 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 81 | 136 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+15.8 | R+1.3 |
C
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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D
66 Score
Palm Desert, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$544,379
Population
51,951
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
28
Pacific
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