| | Metropolis, IL | Sterling, VA | United States |
| Overall | 72.0 | 147.9 | 100 |
| Food & Groceries | 92.4 | 110.3 | 100 |
| Health | 127.6 | 102.0 | 100 |
| Housing | 20.0 | 178.2 | 100 |
| Median Home Cost | $84,900 | $571,100 | $338,100 |
| Utilities | 9,610.0% | 9,860.0% | 10,000.0% |
| Transportation | 68.9 | 118.6 | 100 |
| Miscellaneous | 97.6 | 147.2 | 100 |
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