| Baltimore | Birmingham | |
| Imported beer at restaurant | USD 4.88 | USD 3.50 |
| Mid range bottle of wine | USD 14.50 | USD 14.00 |
| Mid-range restaurant | USD 49.00 | USD 40.00 |
| Oranges (1kg) | USD 3.73 | USD 3.31 |
| Utilities (Electricity, Heating, ...) for medium apartment | USD 141.65 | USD 189.69 |