| | Alton, MO | Mount Pleasant, IA | United States |
| Overall | 75.4 | 75.9 | 100 |
| Food & Groceries | 90.5 | 94.8 | 100 |
| Health | 114.7 | 116.8 | 100 |
| Housing | 39.9 | 43.3 | 100 |
| Median Home Cost | $135,700 | $152,300 | $338,100 |
| Utilities | 9,510.0% | 10,170.0% | 10,000.0% |
| Transportation | 72.6 | 59.0 | 100 |
| Miscellaneous | 67.0 | 89.4 | 100 |
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