| Baltimore | Dallas | |
| Utilities (Electricity, Heating, ...) for medium apartment | USD 141.65 | USD 169.80 |
| Gasoline (1 liter) | USD 0.92 | USD 0.90 |
| Monthly Pass (local transport) | USD 64.50 | USD 80.00 |
| 1 Pair of Jeans | USD 40.14 | USD 38.94 |
| Rice (white) | USD 3.04 | USD 2.58 |