Go figure!

The median list price for a bunionectomy (the surgical removal of a bunion) is $21,616 at The Oak Brook Surgical Centre but just $3,516 at the Hinsdale Surgical Center.

link: Hospital report cards: Illinois Web site with prices, quality ratings and more will launch Thursday -- chicagotribune.com

Well, sorry, you have to know something about the Chicago 'burbs to appreciate this one. Not to mention, there is probably someplace downstate where it costs $8.99.