| | Midland, MI | Columbus, OH | United States |
| Overall | 85.7 | 91.4 | 100 |
| Food & Groceries | 92.3 | 98.8 | 100 |
| Health | 92.1 | 89.5 | 100 |
| Housing | 67.5 | 70.6 | 100 |
| Median Home Cost | $200,900 | $220,100 | $338,100 |
| Utilities | 10,020.0% | 10,210.0% | 10,000.0% |
| Transportation | 85.1 | 90.1 | 100 |
| Miscellaneous | 94.9 | 107.5 | 100 |
100 = National Average (Below 100 means cheaper than the US average. Above 100 means more expensive.)
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