| | Yakima, WA | South Bend, IN | United States |
| Overall | 92.1 | 79.0 | 100 |
| Food & Groceries | 98.9 | 89.6 | 100 |
| Health | 86.9 | 93.5 | 100 |
| Housing | 99.5 | 47.5 | 100 |
| Median Home Cost | $316,400 | $161,900 | $338,100 |
| Utilities | 8,260.0% | 8,960.0% | 10,000.0% |
| Transportation | 84.6 | 77.2 | 100 |
| Miscellaneous | 101.9 | 94.9 | 100 |
100 = National Average (Below 100 means cheaper than the US average. Above 100 means more expensive.)
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