| | Salem, NH | Utica, NY | United States |
| Overall | 118.9 | 85.7 | 100 |
| Food & Groceries | 107.2 | 98.0 | 100 |
| Health | 83.3 | 111.3 | 100 |
| Housing | 152.3 | 51.7 | 100 |
| Median Home Cost | $517,600 | $161,800 | $338,100 |
| Utilities | 11,820.0% | 10,990.0% | 10,000.0% |
| Transportation | 96.9 | 83.2 | 100 |
| Miscellaneous | 136.7 | 111.5 | 100 |
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