| | Big Lake, MN | Altoona, WI | United States |
| Overall | 105.7 | 90.6 | 100 |
| Food & Groceries | 100.3 | 93.7 | 100 |
| Health | 75.3 | 125.4 | 100 |
| Housing | 105.3 | 88.0 | 100 |
| Median Home Cost | $324,800 | $276,100 | $338,100 |
| Utilities | 10,020.0% | 9,880.0% | 10,000.0% |
| Transportation | 121.1 | 78.3 | 100 |
| Miscellaneous | 110.3 | 129.5 | 100 |
100 = National Average (Below 100 means cheaper than the US average. Above 100 means more expensive.)
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