| | Paducah, KY | Metropolis, IL | United States |
| Overall | 77.0 | 72.0 | 100 |
| Food & Groceries | 92.5 | 92.4 | 100 |
| Health | 118.2 | 127.6 | 100 |
| Housing | 45.2 | 20.0 | 100 |
| Median Home Cost | $163,200 | $84,900 | $338,100 |
| Utilities | 9,520.0% | 9,610.0% | 10,000.0% |
| Transportation | 70.8 | 68.9 | 100 |
| Miscellaneous | 89.6 | 97.6 | 100 |
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