| | Pekin, IL | Denver, CO | United States |
| Overall | 79.3 | 127.6 | 100 |
| Food & Groceries | 92.5 | 101.9 | 100 |
| Health | 113.7 | 83.9 | 100 |
| Housing | 34.7 | 183.1 | 100 |
| Median Home Cost | $104,300 | $576,000 | $338,100 |
| Utilities | 9,310.0% | 9,620.0% | 10,000.0% |
| Transportation | 77.5 | 116.1 | 100 |
| Miscellaneous | 135.1 | 152.2 | 100 |
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