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84.8
Cost of living index
Lowest/near-lowest in the U.S.
66
Housing cost index
97
Utilities index
92
Food & groceries index
90
Healthcare index
90
Transportation index
$2.85 /gal
Avg. gas price
Historical data
Long-run evolution of the key indicators, so you can see the trend — not just today's snapshot.
Cost of living index
2010–202484.8▼ 3%
MERIC composite index, U.S. average = 100.
Data table
| Cost of living index | 84.8 | Lowest/near-lowest in the U.S. |
| Housing cost index | 66 | |
| Utilities index | 97 | |
| Food & groceries index | 92 | |
| Healthcare index | 90 | |
| Transportation index | 90 | |
| Avg. gas price | $2.85 /gal |
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