Glendale, CA 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.
Glendale
62.9
#1813 nationally
Muncie
76
#399 nationally
Muncie leads in cost of living index (81 vs 193). Glendale leads in crime level (7.9 vs 16.5). Glendale leads in median household income ($81,219 vs $40,309).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Glendale, CA | Muncie, IN |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 62.9 (#1813) | 76 (#399) |
| Population | 187,050 | 65,081 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,197,708 | $157,737 |
| Median Household Income | $81,219 | $40,309 |
| Average Commute | 27.6 min | 17.7 min |
| Walk Score | 71 | 38 |
| Crime Level | 7.9 | 16.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 193 | 81 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+32.9 | R+15.8 |
D-
62.9 Score
Glendale, CA
Mid-size California city with community character
Median Home
$1,197,708
Population
187,050
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
71
Pacific
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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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