| Atlanta | Fort Collins | |
| Pack of cigarettes | USD 5.00 | USD 6.00 |
| Imported beer at restaurant | USD 5.00 | USD 4.38 |
| Eggs (12) | USD 2.02 | USD 2.46 |
| Utilities (Electricity, Heating, ...) for medium apartment | USD 180.96 | USD 206.44 |
| Mid range bottle of wine | USD 10.00 | USD 9.00 |