| | Eagan, MN | Fairfax, VA | United States |
| Overall | 106.1 | 142.4 | 100 |
| Food & Groceries | 102.2 | 114.1 | 100 |
| Health | 74.7 | 102.7 | 100 |
| Housing | 126.6 | 223.8 | 100 |
| Median Home Cost | $357,100 | $654,200 | $338,100 |
| Utilities | 9,810.0% | 9,740.0% | 10,000.0% |
| Transportation | 105.4 | 127.6 | 100 |
| Miscellaneous | 140.3 | 145.6 | 100 |
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