| | Lansing, MI | Big Rapids, MI | United States |
| Overall | 83.6 | 79.0 | 100 |
| Food & Groceries | 91.1 | 92.8 | 100 |
| Health | 87.9 | 82.4 | 100 |
| Housing | 43.0 | 45.8 | 100 |
| Median Home Cost | $127,100 | $180,900 | $338,100 |
| Utilities | 9,760.0% | 9,880.0% | 10,000.0% |
| Transportation | 94.8 | 77.3 | 100 |
| Miscellaneous | 108.1 | 83.9 | 100 |
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