| Baltimore | Newark | |
| Imported beer at restaurant | USD 4.88 | USD 6.00 |
| Combo meal at McDonalds | USD 7.00 | USD 7.00 |
| Coke bottle | USD 1.54 | USD 2.00 |
| Utilities (Electricity, Heating, ...) for medium apartment | USD 141.65 | USD 250.00 |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in city centre | USD 2 142.86 | USD 2 900.00 |