| | Brockton, MA | Paterson, NJ | United States |
| Overall | 131.3 | 124.8 | 100 |
| Food & Groceries | 106.4 | 103.4 | 100 |
| Health | 88.8 | 101.2 | 100 |
| Housing | 133.0 | 121.4 | 100 |
| Median Home Cost | $425,300 | $391,600 | $338,100 |
| Utilities | 11,280.0% | 11,540.0% | 10,000.0% |
| Transportation | 136.0 | 136.1 | 100 |
| Miscellaneous | 139.5 | 102.0 | 100 |
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