Muncie, IN vs Westminster, MD
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
Westminster
66.3
#1565 nationally
Westminster leads in crime level (6.6 vs 16.5). Westminster leads in median household income ($71,286 vs $40,309). Muncie leads in average commute (17.7 min vs 29.7 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Muncie, IN | Westminster, MD |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 76 (#399) | 66.3 (#1565) |
| Population | 65,081 | 20,536 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $157,737 | $470,642 |
| Median Household Income | $40,309 | $71,286 |
| Average Commute | 17.7 min | 29.7 min |
| Walk Score | 38 | 38 |
| Crime Level | 16.5 | 6.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 81 | 115 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+15.8 | R+25.0 |
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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66.3 Score
Westminster, MD
Small Maryland city with local appeal
Median Home
$470,642
Population
20,536
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
38
Northeast
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