| | Madison, CT | Merrick, NY | United States |
| Overall | 109.2 | 160.6 | 100 |
| Food & Groceries | 112.0 | 108.2 | 100 |
| Health | 120.5 | 125.8 | 100 |
| Housing | 172.9 | 218.8 | 100 |
| Median Home Cost | $541,300 | $725,100 | $338,100 |
| Utilities | 12,000.0% | 12,500.0% | 10,000.0% |
| Transportation | 111.3 | 173.0 | 100 |
| Miscellaneous | 126.6 | 156.4 | 100 |
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