Apache Junction, AZ 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.
Apache Junction
64.6
#1681 nationally
Muncie
76
#399 nationally
Muncie leads in walk score (38 vs 21). Muncie leads in average commute (17.7 min vs 28.5 min). Apache Junction leads in crime level (11.7 vs 16.5).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Apache Junction, AZ | Muncie, IN |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 64.6 (#1681) | 76 (#399) |
| Population | 41,153 | 65,081 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $374,285 | $157,737 |
| Median Household Income | $56,209 | $40,309 |
| Average Commute | 28.5 min | 17.7 min |
| Walk Score | 21 | 38 |
| Crime Level | 11.7 | 16.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 93 | 81 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+22.1 | R+15.8 |
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64.6 Score
Apache Junction, AZ
Small Arizona city with local appeal
Median Home
$374,285
Population
41,153
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
21
Southwest
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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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