| | Pekin, IL | Raton, NM | United States |
| Overall | 79.3 | 77.0 | 100 |
| Food & Groceries | 92.5 | 90.2 | 100 |
| Health | 113.7 | 86.5 | 100 |
| Housing | 34.7 | 35.2 | 100 |
| Median Home Cost | $104,300 | $133,400 | $338,100 |
| Utilities | 9,310.0% | 12,260.0% | 10,000.0% |
| Transportation | 77.5 | 64.1 | 100 |
| Miscellaneous | 135.1 | 78.2 | 100 |
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