| | Boone, NC | New York, NY | United States |
| Overall | 100.8 | 172.5 | 100 |
| Food & Groceries | 99.7 | 116.6 | 100 |
| Health | 125.0 | 127.6 | 100 |
| Housing | 116.6 | 224.3 | 100 |
| Median Home Cost | $418,900 | $677,200 | $338,100 |
| Utilities | 9,220.0% | 15,050.0% | 10,000.0% |
| Transportation | 56.8 | 181.1 | 100 |
| Miscellaneous | 108.9 | 136.4 | 100 |
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