| | Red Oak, IA | Essex, IA | United States |
| Overall | 70.8 | 70.2 | 100 |
| Food & Groceries | 93.2 | 93.2 | 100 |
| Health | 110.0 | 120.3 | 100 |
| Housing | 23.9 | 27.9 | 100 |
| Median Home Cost | $89,700 | $124,200 | $338,100 |
| Utilities | 9,690.0% | 9,690.0% | 10,000.0% |
| Transportation | 62.5 | 59.9 | 100 |
| Miscellaneous | 82.7 | 86.2 | 100 |
100 = National Average (Below 100 means cheaper than the US average. Above 100 means more expensive.)
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I was born in Red Oak, Iowa and moved away when i was 12. I have lived all over the country including Georgia, Mississippi, California, New Jersey, New York City, and More
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