| | Sterling, KS | Waukegan, IL | United States |
| Overall | 68.0 | 97.0 | 100 |
| Food & Groceries | 91.7 | 94.2 | 100 |
| Health | 102.4 | 96.3 | 100 |
| Housing | 34.6 | 58.0 | 100 |
| Median Home Cost | $106,900 | $181,800 | $338,100 |
| Utilities | 10,240.0% | 9,340.0% | 10,000.0% |
| Transportation | 65.6 | 86.9 | 100 |
| Miscellaneous | 85.2 | 141.0 | 100 |
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