| Baltimore | Kalamazoo | |
| Mid range bottle of wine | USD 14.50 | USD 11.50 |
| Water bottle (1.5 liter) | USD 1.91 | USD 1.25 |
| 1 Pair of Nike shoes | USD 79.14 | USD 83.33 |
| Fitness club, monthly fee for 1 adult | USD 57.20 | USD 27.50 |
| Utilities (Electricity, Heating, ...) for medium apartment | USD 141.65 | USD 138.14 |