| Calgary | Houston | |
| Utilities (Electricity, Heating, ...) for medium apartment | USD 209.03 | USD 241.43 |
| Potato (1kg) | USD 2.34 | USD 2.42 |
| Water bottle (1.5 liter) | USD 2.25 | USD 1.71 |
| Fitness club, monthly fee for 1 adult | USD 57.89 | USD 51.44 |
| Local draught beer | USD 5.52 | USD 3.00 |