| | Tulsa, OK | Joplin, MO | United States |
| Overall | 85.3 | 77.3 | 100 |
| Food & Groceries | 94.9 | 94.7 | 100 |
| Health | 103.4 | 104.5 | 100 |
| Housing | 51.6 | 44.0 | 100 |
| Median Home Cost | $179,100 | $166,600 | $338,100 |
| Utilities | 9,560.0% | 10,320.0% | 10,000.0% |
| Transportation | 89.7 | 73.4 | 100 |
| Miscellaneous | 101.0 | 69.4 | 100 |
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