| | Davis, CA | Tempe, AZ | United States |
| Overall | 128.1 | 113.0 | 100 |
| Food & Groceries | 110.9 | 98.1 | 100 |
| Health | 107.8 | 92.5 | 100 |
| Housing | 264.1 | 138.0 | 100 |
| Median Home Cost | $825,500 | $426,900 | $338,100 |
| Utilities | 10,860.0% | 10,120.0% | 10,000.0% |
| Transportation | 97.4 | 108.1 | 100 |
| Miscellaneous | 153.3 | 105.7 | 100 |
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