Muncie, IN vs St. Charles, IL
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
St. Charles
73.3
#762 nationally
St. Charles leads in crime level (2.5 vs 16.5). St. Charles leads in median household income ($110,346 vs $40,309). Muncie leads in average commute (17.7 min vs 28.4 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Muncie, IN | St. Charles, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 76 (#399) | 73.3 (#762) |
| Population | 65,081 | 32,654 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $157,737 | $482,151 |
| Median Household Income | $40,309 | $110,346 |
| Average Commute | 17.7 min | 28.4 min |
| Walk Score | 38 | 37 |
| Crime Level | 16.5 | 2.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 81 | 118 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+15.8 | D+9.4 |
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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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C
73.3 Score
St. Charles, IL
Small Illinois city with local appeal
Median Home
$482,151
Population
32,654
Crime
Low
Walk Score
37
Midwest
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