| | Lansing, MI | Tulsa, OK | United States |
| Overall | 83.6 | 85.3 | 100 |
| Food & Groceries | 91.1 | 94.9 | 100 |
| Health | 87.9 | 103.4 | 100 |
| Housing | 43.0 | 51.6 | 100 |
| Median Home Cost | $127,100 | $179,100 | $338,100 |
| Utilities | 9,760.0% | 9,560.0% | 10,000.0% |
| Transportation | 94.8 | 89.7 | 100 |
| Miscellaneous | 108.1 | 101.0 | 100 |
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