| Baltimore | Florence | |
| Imported beer at restaurant | USD 4.88 | USD 5.42 |
| 1 Pair of Jeans | USD 40.14 | USD 127.46 |
| 1 Pair of men leather shoes | USD 81.80 | USD 157.29 |
| Tennis court rent (1 hour on weekend) | USD 35.00 | USD 20.34 |
| Utilities (Electricity, Heating, ...) for medium apartment | USD 141.65 | USD 198.79 |