Band 9: The chart below shows the cost-of-living averages in two different cities as compared to the national cost-of-living average. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.

The chart compares the averages of living expenses for six different services compared to the national standards in two distinct cities.

Overall, it can be seen from the chart that housing in Riverdale is noticeably higher than other services and the national average, while this figure for Cape Alicia is the lowest.

To begin with, in Riverdale, average housing expenses are significantly higher, at 19%, than the national cost-of-living average, whereas they are considerably lower, at -12.5%, in Cape Alicia. Health care and clothing costs in Riverdale are slightly above average, at 7% and 5.5%, respectively, while these figures for Cape Alicia stand just above average, at 0.8% for the former and at 1% for clothing.

Moreover, groceries, utilities, and transportation costs vary around 4-5% in Riverdale. In Cape Alicia, transportation accounts for -3.8%, whereas other services, such as groceries and utilities, are shown at 0.5% and at 1.2%, respectively.