| | Emporia, VA | Mechanicsville, MD | United States |
| Overall | 71.6 | 107.0 | 100 |
| Food & Groceries | 93.1 | 107.4 | 100 |
| Health | 105.8 | 81.4 | 100 |
| Housing | 32.9 | 120.3 | 100 |
| Median Home Cost | $116,100 | $378,200 | $338,100 |
| Utilities | 10,350.0% | 10,910.0% | 10,000.0% |
| Transportation | 65.8 | 101.7 | 100 |
| Miscellaneous | 92.9 | 100.5 | 100 |
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