| | Mesa, AZ | Flint, MI | United States |
| Overall | 113.0 | 85.1 | 100 |
| Food & Groceries | 97.2 | 88.0 | 100 |
| Health | 92.5 | 78.6 | 100 |
| Housing | 121.3 | 8.8 | 100 |
| Median Home Cost | $425,900 | $48,800 | $338,100 |
| Utilities | 10,010.0% | 10,110.0% | 10,000.0% |
| Transportation | 114.0 | 116.8 | 100 |
| Miscellaneous | 105.4 | 101.6 | 100 |
100 = National Average (Below 100 means cheaper than the US average. Above 100 means more expensive.)
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