| | Badin, NC | Carthage, TN | United States |
| Overall | 81.1 | 86.1 | 100 |
| Food & Groceries | 94.6 | 95.1 | 100 |
| Health | 110.6 | 132.1 | 100 |
| Housing | 50.9 | 54.2 | 100 |
| Median Home Cost | $157,000 | $243,700 | $338,100 |
| Utilities | 9,990.0% | 6,850.0% | 10,000.0% |
| Transportation | 73.7 | 96.1 | 100 |
| Miscellaneous | 81.5 | 78.2 | 100 |
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