| Baltimore | Oakland | |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in city centre | USD 2 142.86 | USD 3 150.00 |
| Mid-range restaurant | USD 49.00 | USD 60.00 |
| Mid range bottle of wine | USD 14.50 | USD 12.00 |
| Utilities (Electricity, Heating, ...) for medium apartment | USD 141.65 | USD 100.68 |
| Tennis court rent (1 hour on weekend) | USD 35.00 | USD 15.00 |