| | Pacific Beach, WA | Alameda, CA | United States |
| Overall | 92.2 | 195.5 | 100 |
| Food & Groceries | 100.0 | 112.6 | 100 |
| Health | 108.8 | 116.8 | 100 |
| Housing | 218.1 | 424.3 | 100 |
| Median Home Cost | $829,400 | $1,179,600 | $338,100 |
| Utilities | 6,770.0% | 8,940.0% | 10,000.0% |
| Transportation | 88.2 | 125.4 | 100 |
| Miscellaneous | 101.9 | 159.2 | 100 |
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