| | University Place, WA | Des Moines, WA | United States |
| Overall | 122.7 | 158.1 | 100 |
| Food & Groceries | 102.6 | 101.8 | 100 |
| Health | 88.3 | 88.2 | 100 |
| Housing | 190.3 | 173.7 | 100 |
| Median Home Cost | $572,100 | $571,000 | $338,100 |
| Utilities | 6,890.0% | 7,160.0% | 10,000.0% |
| Transportation | 117.5 | 143.0 | 100 |
| Miscellaneous | 129.3 | 150.5 | 100 |
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