| | Ames, IA | Ridgecrest, CA | United States |
| Overall | Unlock | 99.8 | 100 |
| Food & Groceries | 97.3 | Unlock | 100 |
| Health | Unlock | 92.7 | 100 |
| Housing | 88.5 | Unlock | 100 |
| Median Home Cost | Unlock | $245,600 | $338,100 |
| Utilities | 99 | Unlock | 100 |
| Transportation | Unlock | 101.6 | 100 |
| Miscellaneous | 114.1 | Unlock | 100 |
100 = National Average (Below 100 means cheaper than the US average. Above 100 means more expensive.)
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