| | Staples, MN | Denver, CO | United States |
| Overall | 76.4 | 127.6 | 100 |
| Food & Groceries | 93.5 | 101.9 | 100 |
| Health | 79.0 | 83.9 | 100 |
| Housing | 44.5 | 183.1 | 100 |
| Median Home Cost | $174,100 | $576,000 | $338,100 |
| Utilities | 9,130.0% | 9,620.0% | 10,000.0% |
| Transportation | 77.7 | 116.1 | 100 |
| Miscellaneous | 77.4 | 152.2 | 100 |
100 = National Average (Below 100 means cheaper than the US average. Above 100 means more expensive.)
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