| | Upper Lake, CA | San Jose, CA | United States |
| Overall | 104.6 | 231.0 | 100 |
| Food & Groceries | 105.5 | 113.7 | 100 |
| Health | 121.9 | 107.7 | 100 |
| Housing | 119.2 | 428.5 | 100 |
| Median Home Cost | $359,900 | $1,184,400 | $338,100 |
| Utilities | 10,980.0% | 9,680.0% | 10,000.0% |
| Transportation | 100.6 | 151.0 | 100 |
| Miscellaneous | 110.0 | 155.8 | 100 |
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