| Baltimore | Kansas City | |
| Utilities (Electricity, Heating, ...) for medium apartment | USD 141.65 | USD 173.44 |
| Loaf of white bread | USD 2.54 | USD 2.87 |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in city centre | USD 1 137.50 | USD 620.00 |
| Water bottle (0.33 liter) | USD 1.24 | USD 1.24 |
| Monthly Pass (local transport) | USD 64.50 | USD 50.00 |