| Measure | MuncieIndiana, United States Remove Muncie | CincinnatiOhio, United States Remove Cincinnati |
|---|---|---|
| Scores (out of 10) | ||
| Overall score | 5.8 | 6.8 |
| Connector Score | 7.6 | 8.9 |
| Safety | — | 3.4 |
| Affordability | 8.0 | 7.0 |
| Transportation | 6.5 | 10.0 |
| Car-free friendliness | 3.5 | 7.0 |
| Walkability | 4.0 | 5.2 |
| Things to do | 5.5 | 8.0 |
| Food & dining | 5.6 | 8.2 |
| Places to stay | 5.4 | 7.2 |
| Nature & outdoors | 3.5 | 3.5 |
| Scenic value | 4.0 | 4.8 |
| Family friendliness | 6.7 | 6.2 |
| Solo-traveler friendliness | 4.9 | 4.6 |
| Nightlife | 3.3 | 5.6 |
| Remote-work friendliness | 6.4 | 6.7 |
| Road-trip convenience | 6.5 | 6.5 |
| Train-trip convenience | 1.0 | 6.5 |
| Bus-trip convenience | 6.5 | 7.3 |
| Cost (per person per day, USD) | ||
| Budget | $85 | $130 |
| Mid-range | $125 | $193 |
| Luxury | $196 | $335 |
| Living there | ||
| Cost of living index (national = 100) | 85 | 95 |
| Typical 1-bedroom rent | $800 | $1,400 |
| Population | 65K | 314K |
| Getting there | ||
| Accessible by | Drive Bus Airport | Drive Train Bus Airport |
| Car recommended | — | — |
| Travel time from Muncie | — | 2 h 6 min details |
| Character | ||
| Best for | Budget stays | Car-free travel, Food lovers |
| Known for | Lakes & rivers, Museums & galleries, Food scene, Shopping, Family & kids | Lakes & rivers, Museums & galleries, Historic sites, Food scene, Wineries & breweries, Live music, Pro sports, Shopping, Family & kids |
| When to go | — | Peak: Reds and Bengals home games, Riverfest… |
Scores and costs are estimates from public data and our own research; check the city pages for sources and dates.