| | Seattle, WA | Omaha, NE | United States |
| Overall | 158.1 | 90.8 | 100 |
| Food & Groceries | 108.7 | 96.6 | 100 |
| Health | 88.2 | 114.4 | 100 |
| Housing | 291.9 | 82.2 | 100 |
| Median Home Cost | $823,900 | $252,100 | $338,100 |
| Utilities | 6,880.0% | 9,860.0% | 10,000.0% |
| Transportation | 137.5 | 81.7 | 100 |
| Miscellaneous | 150.7 | 132.2 | 100 |
100 = National Average (Below 100 means cheaper than the US average. Above 100 means more expensive.)
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