| | York, PA | Chicago, IL | United States |
| Overall | 96.2 | 105.7 | 100 |
| Food & Groceries | 101.3 | 97.2 | 100 |
| Health | 127.9 | 88.0 | 100 |
| Housing | 70.0 | 99.8 | 100 |
| Median Home Cost | $233,700 | $284,100 | $338,100 |
| Utilities | 10,270.0% | 9,280.0% | 10,000.0% |
| Transportation | 88.6 | 138.5 | 100 |
| Miscellaneous | 111.6 | 139.8 | 100 |
100 = National Average (Below 100 means cheaper than the US average. Above 100 means more expensive.)
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