| Baltimore | Los Angeles | |
| Rice (white) | USD 3.04 | USD 1.76 |
| Utilities (Electricity, Heating, ...) for medium apartment | USD 141.65 | USD 115.73 |
| Pack of cigarettes | USD 6.79 | USD 6.00 |
| Loaf of white bread | USD 2.54 | USD 2.46 |
| 1 Pair of men leather shoes | USD 81.80 | USD 105.00 |