| | Salem, OH | Franklin, IN | United States |
| Overall | 73.2 | 92.1 | 100 |
| Food & Groceries | 97.8 | 93.9 | 100 |
| Health | 86.6 | 98.6 | 100 |
| Housing | 47.9 | 71.4 | 100 |
| Median Home Cost | $156,700 | $238,400 | $338,100 |
| Utilities | 9,350.0% | 9,910.0% | 10,000.0% |
| Transportation | 70.7 | 88.5 | 100 |
| Miscellaneous | 82.2 | 104.9 | 100 |
100 = National Average (Below 100 means cheaper than the US average. Above 100 means more expensive.)
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