| | Alton, MO | Salem, MO | United States |
| Overall | 75.4 | 77.3 | 100 |
| Food & Groceries | 90.5 | 94.7 | 100 |
| Health | 114.7 | 115.5 | 100 |
| Housing | 39.9 | 40.3 | 100 |
| Median Home Cost | $135,700 | $157,200 | $338,100 |
| Utilities | 9,510.0% | 9,410.0% | 10,000.0% |
| Transportation | 72.6 | 68.0 | 100 |
| Miscellaneous | 67.0 | 62.7 | 100 |
100 = National Average (Below 100 means cheaper than the US average. Above 100 means more expensive.)
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