| Atlanta | Des Moines | |
| Fitness club, monthly fee for 1 adult | USD 37.00 | USD 38.75 |
| Chicken breasts at the market | USD 7.23 | USD 6.97 |
| Utilities (Electricity, Heating, ...) for medium apartment | USD 180.96 | USD 119.41 |
| Milk (1 liter) | USD 0.91 | USD 1.16 |
| Cappuccino | USD 3.85 | USD 3.20 |