| | McAllen, TX | Eden, NC | United States |
| Overall | 76.5 | 78.0 | 100 |
| Food & Groceries | 92.1 | 89.7 | 100 |
| Health | 97.7 | 95.0 | 100 |
| Housing | 56.7 | 35.2 | 100 |
| Median Home Cost | $204,100 | $100,700 | $338,100 |
| Utilities | 8,910.0% | 9,600.0% | 10,000.0% |
| Transportation | 86.2 | 77.1 | 100 |
| Miscellaneous | 74.2 | 81.1 | 100 |
100 = National Average (Below 100 means cheaper than the US average. Above 100 means more expensive.)
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