| | Madison, SD | Dubuque, IA | United States |
| Overall | 82.9 | 84.9 | 100 |
| Food & Groceries | 99.6 | 96.1 | 100 |
| Health | 120.5 | 104.8 | 100 |
| Housing | 54.9 | 62.0 | 100 |
| Median Home Cost | $225,500 | $208,400 | $338,100 |
| Utilities | 9,670.0% | 9,860.0% | 10,000.0% |
| Transportation | 63.0 | 70.8 | 100 |
| Miscellaneous | 84.8 | 114.3 | 100 |
100 = National Average (Below 100 means cheaper than the US average. Above 100 means more expensive.)
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