| | Columbia, NC | Portsmouth, OH | United States |
| Overall | 76.9 | 72.2 | 100 |
| Food & Groceries | 95.0 | 94.9 | 100 |
| Health | 130.6 | 95.9 | 100 |
| Housing | 29.3 | 18.3 | 100 |
| Median Home Cost | $144,600 | $81,000 | $338,100 |
| Utilities | 10,020.0% | 10,540.0% | 10,000.0% |
| Transportation | 83.6 | 62.2 | 100 |
| Miscellaneous | 79.9 | 80.8 | 100 |
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