| Boston | Airdrie | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) outside of centre | USD 1 317.50 | USD 1 008.01 |
| Loaf of white bread | USD 2.96 | USD 2.72 |
| Mid range bottle of wine | USD 12.00 | USD 15.65 |
| Gasoline (1 liter) | USD 1.00 | USD 1.09 |
| Fitness club, monthly fee for 1 adult | USD 65.42 | USD 57.89 |