| | Akron, PA | Jackson, MS | United States |
| Overall | 99.5 | 76.1 | 100 |
| Food & Groceries | 103.4 | 95.8 | 100 |
| Health | 112.2 | 102.2 | 100 |
| Housing | 89.4 | 58.0 | 100 |
| Median Home Cost | $280,700 | $92,400 | $338,100 |
| Utilities | 10,400.0% | 9,240.0% | 10,000.0% |
| Transportation | 90.2 | 83.6 | 100 |
| Miscellaneous | 113.5 | 79.1 | 100 |
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