MUNCIE, INDIANA
Total Monthly Expenditures: $1,291
Livability Score: 70
Muncie is the one city included here that came in below $1,300 for its average monthly expenditures, meaning a budget of $1,500 a month would actually leave you with over $200 for luxuries or savings. That includes a median monthly rent under $500, grocery costs 6.4 percent below the national norm and savings of a whopping 10 percent on your typical healthcare bill.
