The chart illustrates the distinction in the living expenses in 2 cities namely Riverdale and Cape Alicia as compared to national cost of living average.
Overall, it is clear that Riverdale city has higher living expenses than that of the national average, while the cost of living in Cape Alicia is more affordable for the residents.
Riverdale has a high housing expense at 19% higher than that of nationally, while Cape Alicia has a lower proportion at 12.5% than the average housing cost. Regarding health care, the cost for health checking in 2 cities accounted for 7% and 0.8% respectively higher than the standard.
Additionally, in Riverdale, residents need to pay for clothing at 5.5 % higher than the domestic average expenses, when this figure in Cape Alicia is cheaper at 0.8%. Mentioned about some needs such as groceries, utilities and transportation, the cost for all of them reach nearly 5% above that of nationally in Riverdale. However, those figures in Cape Alicia just reach around 1%, even in transportation, citizens can travel with the cost at 3.8% below the domestic standard.