| | St. Louis, MO | Baton Rouge, LA | United States |
| Overall | 84.1 | 93.2 | 100 |
| Food & Groceries | 95.3 | 95.3 | 100 |
| Health | 93.6 | 116.2 | 100 |
| Housing | 53.2 | 68.0 | 100 |
| Median Home Cost | $155,100 | $200,900 | $338,100 |
| Utilities | 9,580.0% | 8,880.0% | 10,000.0% |
| Transportation | 98.5 | 111.4 | 100 |
| Miscellaneous | 91.9 | 96.3 | 100 |
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