| | Mesa, AZ | Knoxville, TN | United States |
| Overall | 113.0 | 91.8 | 100 |
| Food & Groceries | 97.2 | 97.2 | 100 |
| Health | 92.5 | 97.5 | 100 |
| Housing | 121.3 | 88.2 | 100 |
| Median Home Cost | $425,900 | $314,700 | $338,100 |
| Utilities | 10,010.0% | 9,560.0% | 10,000.0% |
| Transportation | 114.0 | 81.8 | 100 |
| Miscellaneous | 105.4 | 100.8 | 100 |
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