| | Lead, SD | Osage, IA | United States |
| Overall | 93.5 | 73.6 | 100 |
| Food & Groceries | 97.3 | 94.6 | 100 |
| Health | 145.1 | 99.0 | 100 |
| Housing | 65.1 | 34.2 | 100 |
| Median Home Cost | $282,700 | $151,300 | $338,100 |
| Utilities | 8,730.0% | 9,800.0% | 10,000.0% |
| Transportation | 68.7 | 63.5 | 100 |
| Miscellaneous | 93.5 | 83.6 | 100 |
100 = National Average (Below 100 means cheaper than the US average. Above 100 means more expensive.)
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