| | Cairo, IL | East St. Louis, IL | United States |
| Overall | 74.4 | 80.8 | 100 |
| Food & Groceries | 87.7 | 90.5 | 100 |
| Health | 129.3 | 95.3 | 100 |
| Housing | 12.5 | 12.4 | 100 |
| Median Home Cost | $53,400 | $56,800 | $338,100 |
| Utilities | 10,000.0% | 9,220.0% | 10,000.0% |
| Transportation | 91.5 | 101.8 | 100 |
| Miscellaneous | 96.1 | 131.9 | 100 |
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