| | Akron, OH | Rockville, MD | United States |
| Overall | 80.8 | 138.5 | 100 |
| Food & Groceries | 93.5 | 113.2 | 100 |
| Health | 87.2 | 86.8 | 100 |
| Housing | 26.4 | 203.5 | 100 |
| Median Home Cost | $106,100 | $564,900 | $338,100 |
| Utilities | 9,230.0% | 10,630.0% | 10,000.0% |
| Transportation | 80.3 | 133.9 | 100 |
| Miscellaneous | 107.1 | 146.4 | 100 |
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