Montclair, 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.
Montclair
60.8
#1923 nationally
Muncie
76
#399 nationally
Montclair leads in median household income ($72,789 vs $40,309). Muncie leads in average commute (17.7 min vs 31.3 min). Muncie leads in cost of living index (81 vs 139).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Montclair, CA | Muncie, IN |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 60.8 (#1923) | 76 (#399) |
| Population | 37,545 | 65,081 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $661,144 | $157,737 |
| Median Household Income | $72,789 | $40,309 |
| Average Commute | 31.3 min | 17.7 min |
| Walk Score | 57 | 38 |
| Crime Level | 17.6 | 16.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 139 | 81 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+2.1 | R+15.8 |
D-
60.8 Score
Montclair, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$661,144
Population
37,545
Crime
High
Walk Score
57
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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