| | Ames, IA | Raleigh, NC | United States |
| Overall | 87.6 | 105.8 | 100 |
| Food & Groceries | 97.3 | 100.6 | 100 |
| Health | 120.8 | 94.8 | 100 |
| Housing | 88.5 | 118.8 | 100 |
| Median Home Cost | $239,100 | $427,000 | $338,100 |
| Utilities | 9,860.0% | 9,910.0% | 10,000.0% |
| Transportation | 67.2 | 88.6 | 100 |
| Miscellaneous | 114.1 | 109.7 | 100 |
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