| Baltimore | Wichita | |
| Loaf of white bread | USD 2.54 | USD 1.95 |
| Utilities (Electricity, Heating, ...) for medium apartment | USD 141.65 | USD 161.12 |
| Monthly Pass (local transport) | USD 64.50 | USD 80.00 |
| Tennis court rent (1 hour on weekend) | USD 35.00 | USD 4.00 |
| Coke bottle | USD 1.54 | USD 1.58 |