| | Bear, DE | Athens, WV | United States |
| Overall | 104.1 | 71.5 | 100 |
| Food & Groceries | 104.4 | 94.2 | 100 |
| Health | 112.5 | 122.9 | 100 |
| Housing | 114.5 | 34.7 | 100 |
| Median Home Cost | $358,300 | $144,000 | $338,100 |
| Utilities | 10,790.0% | 8,250.0% | 10,000.0% |
| Transportation | 105.1 | 77.1 | 100 |
| Miscellaneous | 111.6 | 94.9 | 100 |
100 = National Average (Below 100 means cheaper than the US average. Above 100 means more expensive.)
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I went to Concord College which is now Concord University. I pledged Phi Sigma Phi National Fraternity Phi Mu chapter in 2002, my freshman year. I loved everything about More
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